Vance
VANS
Popularity
#996
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
26,949
Peak Year
#555 in 1969
First Recorded
1880
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Vance is a name of English origin, derived from the Middle English term 'fans', meaning 'thresher' or 'marshland dweller.'
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Vance Packard
American journalist, social critic, and author.
Vance Joy
Australian singer-songwriter.
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