Lance vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Lance Rank #843

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Nelson mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Lance and Nelson boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.