Mike vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Mike Rank #1,011

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Lance mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Mike and Lance boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.