Yancey
YAN-see
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
1,537
Peak Year
#48 in 1971
First Recorded
1894
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname derived from a place name in Oxfordshire, England. The place name's origin is uncertain, potentially related to a personal name.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Yancey Arias
American actor known for his television roles
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