Lance

Meaning of Lance

Lance means "land" or "territory". It was brought to England by the Normans.

Lance has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lance

After ranking as high as #256 in 2001, Lance has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Lance

• Lance Armstrong
  Disgraced cyclist and athlete
• Lance Henriksen
  American actor, voice actor
• Lance Barber
  American actor (Young Sheldon)
• Lance Ito
  Judge (OJ Simpson trial)
• Lance Bass
  Singer (NSYNC)

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Questions about the name Lance

What does the name Lance mean?

Lance means lance means "land" or "territory". it was brought to england by the normans, and it comes from German origins.

Is Lance a boy's or a girl's name?

Lance is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lance?

Lance did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Lance most popular?

Lance peaked at #256 in 2001.