Lance vs Teres

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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Teres

Girl #64,442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"harvester, reaper"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Czech Slovak Spanish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#64,442
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Teri, Resi

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Popularity Comparison

Lance Rank #843
Teres Rank #64,442

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #64442 for Teres.

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

Teres ___

  • Teres Marie
  • Teres Anne
  • Teres Louise
  • Teres Catherine
  • Teres Elise
  • Teres Joan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lance

Grant Trent Chase Savannah Brooke

If you choose Teres

Maria Anna Peter Josef Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lance or Teres more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Teres at #64442 in the United States.

What do Lance and Teres mean?

Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin). Teres means "harvester, reaper" (Greek origin).

Are Lance and Teres boy or girl names?

Lance is primarily a boy name. Teres is primarily a girl name.

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