Lance vs Wallace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Lance Rank #843

Wallace Rank #981

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Lance or Wallace more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Lance and Wallace mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Lance and Wallace boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.