Lance vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Lance Rank #843

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Trace mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Lance and Trace boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.