Lance vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lance

Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#843
Total SSA Count
290
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lan, Lay, Laie

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Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lance Rank #843
Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #843 for Lance.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lance ___

  • Lance Edward
  • Lance Michael
  • Lance David
  • Lance Thomas
  • Lance Robert
  • Lance Andrew

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lance

Grant Trent Chase Savannah Brooke

If you choose Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lance or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Madden mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lance and Madden boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.

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