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At a Glance: Name: Vance – Meaning: from the marshland – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: VANS
Vance is a boy's name with English surname roots, and it carries a literal meaning of "from the marshland." It has a clean, modern feel and is pronounced VANS. If you're weighing it for a child, it's a short, single-syllable option with a clear, traceable origin.
Meaning & Origin of Vance
Meaning: From the marshland.
Origin: English (surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Vance
Phonetic: VANS IPA: /ˈvæns/
Popularity of Vance
Vance peaked at #328 in 1969 with 555 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #996 with 226 babies — SSA records run from 1880 to 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Vance mean?
From the marshland. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vance)
How do you pronounce Vance?
Vance is pronounced VANS (IPA: /ˈvæns/).
Is Vance a popular name right now?
Vance peaked at #328 in 1969 and is ranked #996 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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