Neo vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Neo Rank #972

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Neo or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Neo and Lance mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Neo and Lance boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.