Roland vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Roland Rank #664

Lance Rank #843

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Roland or Lance more popular?

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Roland and Lance mean?

Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Roland and Lance boy or girl names?

Roland is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.