Rex vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

✓ All Clear

Rex Rank #793

Lance Rank #843

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Rex or Lance more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Rex and Lance mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Rex and Lance boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.