Lance vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Lance Rank #843

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Murphy mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Lance and Murphy boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.