Yancy
YAN-see
Popularity
#8904
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Native American
Total Births
2,945
Peak Year
#123 in 1959
First Recorded
1886
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of Native American origin, meaning "Englishman" or from the English surname.
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The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
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