Lance vs Rex

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lance Rank #843
Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 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

Rex ___

  • Rex James
  • Rex Oliver
  • Rex Arthur
  • Rex Henry
  • Rex William
  • Rex Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lance

Grant Trent Chase Savannah Brooke

If you choose Rex

Max Leo Augustus Vivienne Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lance or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Lance and Rex mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Lance and Rex boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.

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