Lance vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Lance Rank #843

Neil Rank #866

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Lance or Neil more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Lance and Neil mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Lance and Neil boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.