Lance vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Lance Rank #843

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Ray mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Lance and Ray boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.