Wade vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Wade Rank #341

Lance Rank #843

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Wade or Lance more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Wade and Lance mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Wade and Lance boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.