Lance name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German, Germanic and Old French
Usage: English, French and German
Pronunciation: l(a)-nce
Meaning: Land, A Lance, A Light Spear and Homeland
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What does Lance mean?

The well-known and perennial unisex name Lance is used particulary in English, French and German. Its origin is in Old High German, Germanic and Old French, Lance means "Land, A Lance, A Light Spear or Homeland".

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How do I pronounce Lance?

The one syllabled name Lance is commonly pronounced as l(a)-nce. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., lan-ce or lants.

Variants of Lance

Lanzo, Lancy, Alfonso

Names that rhyme with Lance

How popular is the name Lance?

Lance was a popular name in United States. Over 103983 babies have been given the given name in 152 years. At its zenith in 1970, 4166 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 76th position.

However after 152 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 2 times Lance is a familiar baby name in New South Wales during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1961, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 98 on boy names chart when 64 babies were given the name Lance.

Lance is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 513 on boy names chart when 37 babies were named Lance. There are over 537 babies that have been given the name Lance in England and Wales.

Also, during its short run of just 7 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 1964, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 79 on boy names chart when 46 babies were named Lance.

There are over 274 babies that have been given the name Lance in Queensland.

Lance is an uncommon baby name in Ireland there is very thin chances of it still being given.

Also, it appeared first time in 1956 on baby boy names list of France. It had a short run of 10 years on Belgium boy names chart. Lance is a rare baby name in New South Wales and may not be used now.

But Lance is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in, South Africa, England and Australia. At least, 160000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018650391
2017635404
2016615433
2015603452
2014542508
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Lance in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1605600
Finland43000
Sweden413704
Norway413104
Denmark23010

Here's what numbers has to say about Lance

You want a stable, deep connection with people. Expression number 8 reveals your predispositions for great success in every field in life. You don't depend on anyone in any way. You are often taken as crazy because of your fearlessness and courageous acts you take to achieve your aspirations. You are not like other people. You can't get used to a boring life and monotony. Don't let the rules and restrictions you hold on to so tight?

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  •  Florence - Unfading and Prevalent Florence largely is used in French, Finnish and Swedish, meaning of Florence is "Flourishing, Blossoming or To Flower in the Sense of a Blossom", a gender-neutral name is of Latin origin
  •  Ryan - Widely Accepted unisex name Ryan means "Esteem, King or Son of Rian". It is rooted from Celtic and Old Irish is particulary used in Oriya, Irish and Tamil
  •  Sebastian - Sebastian's meaning is Vehement Protector or Majestic is originated from Old Greek aimed at both genders is used especially in Norwegian and Icelandic
  •  Brett - Brett's meaning is A Breton or The Breton is used in English and Breton, rooted from Old English is given to both genders
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Middle names for Lance

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Famous people named Lance

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  • Lance Edwards played central role of Townshend in 1990 action and romance film Peacemaker.
  • Lance Fairfax, from 1931 flick The Beggar Student, who portrayed the Carl Romaine.
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  • Lance Lewman, from 1986 horror, sci-fi flick Breeders, who played the Det. Dale Andriotti.
  • Lance Moseley, from 2000 comedy and fantasy movie Naked Wishes, who played the Ahmed.
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  • Lance Hendrickson played critical character of Dennis in 2006 horror film Summer School.
  • Lance Gardner, from 2008 movie This Is Macbeth, who characterized the Lennox.

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