Lancelot
Lancelot: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæn.sə.lɒt/ · /ˈlɑːn.sə.lɒt/
Meaning and origin of Lancelot
Root meaning: “land”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Middle English Launcelot, from Old French Lancelot, from Frankish *Lanzo, hypocoristic form of names beginning in *Land-, from Proto-Germanic *landą (“land”), and diminutive Old French endings -el and -ot. Related to Old English Landbeorht (modern English Lambert).
How popular is Lancelot?
Since 1880, 638 boys in the U.S. have been named Lancelot. Its highest rank for boys was #1507 in 1908. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lancelot FAQ
What does the name Lancelot mean?
Lancelot traces back to a root meaning "land". A male given name from the Germanic languages. From Middle English Launcelot, from Old French Lancelot, from Frankish *Lanzo, hypocoristic form of names beginning in *Land-, from Proto-Germanic *landą (“land”), and diminutive Old French endings -el and -ot. Related to Old English Landbeorht (modern English Lambert).
What is the origin of the name Lancelot?
Lancelot is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Lancelot?
Since 1880, 638 boys in the U.S. have been named Lancelot. Its highest rank for boys was #1507 in 1908. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lancelot a boy or girl name?
Lancelot is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 638 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.