Roger vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Roger Rank #750

Lance Rank #843

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Roger or Lance more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Roger and Lance mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Roger and Lance boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.