Sam vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Sam Rank #652

Lance Rank #843

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Sam or Lance more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Sam and Lance mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Sam and Lance boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.