Wilson vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Wilson Rank #645

Lance Rank #843

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Wilson or Lance more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Lance mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Wilson and Lance boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.