Lancer
Old French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lancer
Lancer derives from the Old French "lance" combined with the agent suffix "-er," literally meaning "one who wields a lance," referring to a mounted warrior or soldier armed with a lance.
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Etymology
Lancer derives from the Old French "lance" combined with the agent suffix "-er," literally meaning "one who wields a lance," referring to a mounted warrior or soldier armed with a lance. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has no significant religious association, though it gained some popularity as a given name in modern times, particularly in American culture.
Lancer currently ranks #13,121 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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