Lance vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Lance Rank #843

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Lance or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Wilson mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Lance and Wilson boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.