Maurice vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Maurice Rank #932

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Lance mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Maurice and Lance boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.