Lance
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Lance
The name Lance derives from the Old French "lance," referring to the weapon, and ultimately traces back to Latin "lancea," meaning a light spear or javelin.
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Etymology
The name Lance derives from the Old French "lance," referring to the weapon, and ultimately traces back to Latin "lancea," meaning a light spear or javelin. It is primarily used in English-speaking, French, and Germanic cultures, with Christian associations in medieval Europe where lance-bearing knights were prominent figures in both history and legend.
Lance currently ranks #862 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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