Lance

Lance is a male first name that is considered the English form of the Germanic name Lanzo. Lanzo itself is a short form of various names that begin with the element 'Land-'. The literal translation of the name is 'the land' or 'the homeland'.

What does the name Lance mean?

The name Lance is derived from Lanzo, a Germanic name, and represents an English variant. It is often associated with the Old High German term lant, which means 'the land' or 'the homeland'. Additionally, Lance is considered a shortened form of Lancelot. In England, the name has been found since the 1880s, while in the Middle Ages it was mistakenly associated with the Old French word lance, which means 'the spear' or 'the lance'. The lance is a weapon traditionally used by mounted warriors. Other variants include Lanz, Lanzelot, and Lanti, and Lanny is commonly used as a pet form. A prominent bearer of this name is the American cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Where does the name Lance come from?

The name Lance has its roots in Old High German and means 'the land' or 'the homeland'.

How do you pronounce Lance?

The pronunciation of Lance is clear and monosyllabic. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Läns' [lɛns], which creates a compact and concise sound. The 'nce' at the end provides a sharp, slightly tense finish, making Lance sound direct and striking - powerful and with a modern, slightly edgy aura.

When is the name day of Lance?

The name day for Lance is celebrated on February 9 and September 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Lance is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 1,535th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,886th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lancey / Lanceyboy / Lanci / Lani / Lanny / Lanze / Lele / Lenny

Famous people

• Joy Lance Mickels (football player from Germany)
• Lance Acord (* 1964), American cinematographer
• Lance Armstrong (professional cyclist)
• Lance Ball (American football player)
• Lance Bangs (film director from the USA)
• Lance Blankenship (baseball player from America)
• Lance Briggs (American football player)
• Lance Broadway (American baseball player)
• Lance Butters (rapper)
• Lance Calkin (painter from England)
• Lance Dos Ramos (actor from Venezuela)
• Lance Dossor (pianist from Australia)
• Lance Gentile (Spanish writer)
• Lance Gibson (martial artist from Canada)
• Lance Hammer (American film director)
• Lance Hodgkins (British biathlete)
• Lance Kerwin (American actor)
• Lance Knowles (British cricketer)
• Lance Monych (ice hockey player from Canada)
• Lance Niekro (American baseball player)