Lance vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Lance Rank #843

Van Rank #909

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #909 for Van.

Is Lance or Van more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Lance and Van mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Lance and Van boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.