Vance
Vance: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæns/ · /ˈveə̯ns/
Meaning and origin of Vance
Root meaning: “marsh, bog”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of mostly American usage.
Etymology
From a Southern English dialectal form of Old English fenn (“marsh, bog”).
How popular is Vance?
Since 1880, 138 girls and 27,012 boys in the U.S. have been named Vance (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1639 in 1893. Its highest rank for boys was #328 in 1969. In 2025, 200 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Vance FAQ
What does the name Vance mean?
Vance traces back to a root meaning "marsh, bog". A male given name transferred from the surname, of mostly American usage. From a Southern English dialectal form of Old English fenn (“marsh, bog”).
What is the origin of the name Vance?
Vance is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Vance?
Since 1880, 138 girls and 27,012 boys in the U.S. have been named Vance (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1639 in 1893. Its highest rank for boys was #328 in 1969. In 2025, 200 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Vance a boy or girl name?
Vance is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 138 girls and 27,012 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.