Lance vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Lance Rank #843

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Richard mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Lance and Richard boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.