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Lance vs Zeke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lance Rank #843
Zeke Rank #732

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #843 for Lance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lance or Zeke more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Zeke mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lance and Zeke boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Zeke is primarily a boy name.

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