Lance vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Lance Rank #843

Mathew Rank #941

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Lance or Mathew more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Lance and Mathew mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lance and Mathew boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.