Wallace vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Wallace Rank #981

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Wallace or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Lance mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Wallace and Lance boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.