Vance Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The surname Vance has historical significance and is linked to notable families and figures throughout history, particularly in Ireland and Scotland.

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A Deep Dive

Vance Overview

Meaning

Marshland, someone who lives near marshland

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from an Old English surname meaning “marshland” or “dweller by the marsh.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/væns/

Popularity

Vance is less commonly used but has a steady presence in English-speaking countries. Recently, Vance has not ranked within the top 500 names in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Short, Classic, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Strong, adventurous,self-reliant, smart

Name Day

A Deep Dive

Vance Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Vincent, Vince, Van, Vaughn, Vander

Common Nicknames

Vanny, Vannie, Vincey, Vans, Vannyboy

Diminutives

Vee, Van, V-Man, Vinny, V

Famous People

  • Vance Joy
    (Australian Musician)
  • Vance Packard
    (American Author)
  • Vance Joseph
    (American Football Coach)
  • Vance Worley
    (American Baseball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Vance Astro
    ("Guardians of the Galaxy," Comic Series)
  • "Vance Joy"
    (Album)
  • Vance
    ("Star Trek," TV Series)
  • Vance Degeneres
    ("The Ellen DeGeneres Show," TV Series)
  • Leon Vance
    ("NCIS," TV Series)

Places

  • Vance City
    (Alabama, USA)
  • Vance River
    (South Australia, Australia)
  • Vance Air Force Base
    (Oklahoma, USA)
  • Vance Township
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Vance County
    (North Carolina, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Vance?

Vance means “dweller by the marsh” or “marshland.” This name suggests a personality that is adaptable and resourceful, often associated with someone who is grounded and has a strong connection to nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Vance?

Vance has English origins. It is derived from the Old English word “fenn,” meaning “marsh” or “fen.” The name was used to describe someone who lived near a marshland and has been adopted as a given name over time, especially in English-speaking countries.

Vance Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Vance in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#9322021#9792022#9502023
Top 3 Rankings#3281969#3521957#3681895

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Vance

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023950
(+29 from 2022)
236
(+7 from 2022)
0.01289
2022979
(-47 from 2021)
229
(-13 from 2021)
0.01223
2021932
(+40 from 2020)
242
(+21 from 2020)
0.01292
2020972
(-82 from 2019)
221
(-24 from 2019)
0.01195
2019890
(+56 from 2018)
245
(+25 from 2018)
0.01275
2018946
(-111 from 2017)
220
(-45 from 2017)
0.01132
2017835
(+45 from 2016)
265
(+17 from 2016)
0.01339
2016880
(-123 from 2015)
248
(-70 from 2015)
0.01224
2015757
(+124 from 2014)
318
(+72 from 2014)
0.01555
2014881
(-14 from 2013)
246
(+1 from 2013)
0.01200
2013867
(-25 from 2012)
245
(-10 from 2012)
0.01212
2012842
(-88 from 2011)
255
(-45 from 2011)
0.01257
2011754
(+18 from 2010)
300
(+11 from 2010)
0.01477
2010772
(+4 from 2009)
289
(-5 from 2009)
0.01407
2009776
(-9 from 2008)
294
(+4 from 2008)
0.01386
2008767
(-46 from 2007)
290
(-28 from 2007)
0.01330
2007721
(+3 from 2006)
318
(+20 from 2006)
0.01436
2006724
(+36 from 2005)
298
(+37 from 2005)
0.01359
2005760
(+24 from 2004)
261
(+30 from 2004)
0.01227
2004784
(-40 from 2003)
231
(-11 from 2003)
0.01093
2003744
(+95 from 2002)
242
(+44 from 2002)
0.01152
2002839
(+79 from 2001)
198
(+28 from 2001)
0.00958
2001918
(+117 from 2000)
170
(+29 from 2000)
0.00822
20001035
(-130 from 1999)
141
(-24 from 1999)
0.00675
1999905
(+103 from 1998)
165
(+30 from 1998)
0.00809
19981008
(-180 from 1997)
135
(-40 from 1997)
0.00666
1997828
(+28 from 1996)
175
(+13 from 1996)
0.00876
1996856
(-9 from 1995)
162
No change from 1995
0.00808
1995847
(-75 from 1994)
162
(-24 from 1994)
0.00805
1994772
(-70 from 1993)
186
(-32 from 1993)
0.00913
1993702
(-29 from 1992)
218
(-19 from 1992)
0.01055
1992673
(-21 from 1991)
237
(-6 from 1991)
0.01129
1991652
(-6 from 1990)
243
(-3 from 1990)
0.01146
1990646
(-37 from 1989)
246
(-16 from 1989)
0.01143
1989609
(-7 from 1988)
262
(+18 from 1988)
0.01250
1988602
(+25 from 1987)
244
(+32 from 1987)
0.01219
1987627
(+82 from 1986)
212
(+50 from 1986)
0.01087
1986709
(-18 from 1985)
162
No change from 1985
0.00843
1985691
(-6 from 1984)
162
(+2 from 1984)
0.00842
1984685
(-77 from 1983)
160
(-38 from 1983)
0.00853
1983608
(+60 from 1982)
198
(+27 from 1982)
0.01062
1982668
(+35 from 1981)
171
(+19 from 1981)
0.00906
1981703
(+2 from 1980)
152
No change from 1980
0.00816
1980705
(-34 from 1979)
152
(-10 from 1979)
0.00820
1979671
(-35 from 1978)
162
(-10 from 1978)
0.00904
1978636
(+70 from 1977)
172
(+27 from 1977)
0.01007
1977706
(-150 from 1976)
145
(-64 from 1976)
0.00848
1976556
(+72 from 1975)
209
(+43 from 1975)
0.01280
1975628
(-24 from 1974)
166
(-10 from 1974)
0.01023
1974604
(-112 from 1973)
176
(-74 from 1973)
0.01080
1973492
(+34 from 1972)
250
(+24 from 1972)
0.01549
1972526
(-80 from 1971)
226
(-113 from 1971)
0.01350
1971446
(-48 from 1970)
339
(-68 from 1970)
0.01865
1970398
(-70 from 1969)
407
(-148 from 1969)
0.02137
1969328
(+96 from 1968)
555
(+224 from 1968)
0.03034
1968424
(+21 from 1967)
331
(+43 from 1967)
0.01864
1967445
(-2 from 1966)
288
(-11 from 1966)
0.01618
1966443
(-42 from 1965)
299
(-85 from 1965)
0.01645
1965401
(-5 from 1964)
384
(-22 from 1964)
0.02027
1964396
(-25 from 1963)
406
(-51 from 1963)
0.02003
1963371
(+18 from 1962)
457
(+26 from 1962)
0.02213
1962389
(-20 from 1961)
431
(-32 from 1961)
0.02051
1961369
(+4 from 1960)
463
(+13 from 1960)
0.02147
1960373
(+18 from 1959)
450
(+40 from 1959)
0.02078
1959391
(+11 from 1958)
410
(+34 from 1958)
0.01892
1958402
(-50 from 1957)
376
(-86 from 1957)
0.01745
1957352
(+47 from 1956)
462
(+103 from 1956)
0.02111
1956399
(+11 from 1955)
359
(+38 from 1955)
0.01673
1955410
(+19 from 1954)
321
(+41 from 1954)
0.01536
1954429
(-56 from 1953)
280
(-58 from 1953)
0.01353
1953373
(+18 from 1952)
338
(+29 from 1952)
0.01688
1952391
(-4 from 1951)
309
(+5 from 1951)
0.01566
1951387
(+30 from 1950)
304
(+43 from 1950)
0.01590
1950417
(-2 from 1949)
261
(-6 from 1949)
0.01435
1949415
(+10 from 1948)
267
(+18 from 1948)
0.01482
1948425
(-16 from 1947)
249
(-32 from 1947)
0.01397
1947409
(+15 from 1946)
281
(+57 from 1946)
0.01513
1946424
(-7 from 1945)
224
(+16 from 1945)
0.01357
1945417
(+26 from 1944)
208
(+19 from 1944)
0.01517
1944443
(+36 from 1943)
189
(+23 from 1943)
0.01361
1943479
(+21 from 1942)
166
(+16 from 1942)
0.01141
1942500
(-62 from 1941)
150
(-26 from 1941)
0.01065
1941438
(+13 from 1940)
176
(+11 from 1940)
0.01403
1940451
(+18 from 1939)
165
(+16 from 1939)
0.01391
1939469
(+1 from 1938)
149
(-3 from 1938)
0.01315
1938470
(+17 from 1937)
152
(+15 from 1937)
0.01337
1937487
(-54 from 1936)
137
(-29 from 1936)
0.01253
1936433
(+41 from 1935)
166
(+23 from 1935)
0.01560
1935474
(-40 from 1934)
143
(-25 from 1934)
0.01337
1934434
(+22 from 1933)
168
(+22 from 1933)
0.01582
1933456
(+40 from 1932)
146
(+12 from 1932)
0.01431
1932496
(-36 from 1931)
134
(-16 from 1931)
0.01247
1931460
(+16 from 1930)
150
(-6 from 1930)
0.01402
1930476
(+15 from 1929)
156
(+14 from 1929)
0.01381
1929491
(-42 from 1928)
142
(-38 from 1928)
0.01282
1928449
(+18 from 1927)
180
(+12 from 1927)
0.01577
1927467
(-7 from 1926)
168
(-3 from 1926)
0.01446
1926460
(-20 from 1925)
171
(-15 from 1925)
0.01493
1925440
(+66 from 1924)
186
(+34 from 1924)
0.01615
1924506
(-33 from 1923)
152
(-14 from 1923)
0.01300
1923473
(-47 from 1922)
166
(-33 from 1922)
0.01466
1922426
(+54 from 1921)
199
(+35 from 1921)
0.01769
1921480
(-72 from 1920)
164
(-43 from 1920)
0.01441
1920408
(+69 from 1919)
207
(+49 from 1919)
0.01880
1919477
(-55 from 1918)
158
(-32 from 1918)
0.01556
1918422
(-18 from 1917)
190
(-6 from 1917)
0.01812
1917404
(+17 from 1916)
196
(+19 from 1916)
0.02043
1916421
(+64 from 1915)
177
(+45 from 1915)
0.01917
1915485
(-75 from 1914)
132
(-2 from 1914)
0.01498
1914410
(+5 from 1913)
134
(+26 from 1913)
0.01961
1913415
(+53 from 1912)
108
(+37 from 1912)
0.02014
1912468
(+13 from 1911)
71
(+34 from 1911)
0.01573
1911481
(+31 from 1910)
37
(+7 from 1910)
0.01533
1910512
(-134 from 1909)
30
(-10 from 1909)
0.01439
1909378
(+60 from 1908)
40
(+10 from 1908)
0.02262
1908438
(+121 from 1907)
30
(+11 from 1907)
0.01803
1907559
(-36 from 1906)
19
No change from 1906
0.01198
1906523
(-102 from 1905)
19
(-7 from 1905)
0.01319
1905421
(+71 from 1904)
26
(+7 from 1904)
0.01815
1904492
(-99 from 1903)
19
(-6 from 1903)
0.01372
1903393
(+33 from 1902)
25
(+2 from 1902)
0.01933
1902426
(+133 from 1901)
23
(+10 from 1901)
0.01733
1901559
(+90 from 1900)
13
(-2 from 1900)
0.01125
1900649
(-147 from 1899)
15
No change from 1899
0.00925
1899502
(+3 from 1898)
15
(-2 from 1898)
0.01302
1898505
(+110 from 1897)
17
(+5 from 1897)
0.01287
1897615
(-134 from 1896)
12
(-6 from 1896)
0.00984
1896481
(-113 from 1895)
18
(-8 from 1895)
0.01395
1895368
(+51 from 1894)
26
(+6 from 1894)
0.02053
1894419
No change from 1893
20
(+1 from 1893)
0.01601
1893419
(+39 from 1892)
19
(+1 from 1892)
0.01570
1892458
(-61 from 1891)
18
(-1 from 1891)
0.01369
1891397
(+136 from 1890)
19
(+6 from 1890)
0.01739
1890533
(+16 from 1889)
13
(+1 from 1889)
0.01086
1889549
(+266 from 1888)
12
(+5 from 1888)
0.01008
1888815
(-232 from 1887)
7
(-3 from 1887)
0.00539
1887583
(+64 from 1886)
10
(+1 from 1886)
0.00915
1886647
(-100 from 1885)
9
(-3 from 1885)
0.00756
1885547
(-27 from 1884)
12
(-1 from 1884)
0.01035
1884520
(+124 from 1883)
13
(+4 from 1883)
0.01059
1883644
(+299 from 1882)
9
(+4 from 1882)
0.00800
1882943
(-237 from 1881)
5
(-2 from 1881)
0.00410
1881706
(+39 from 1880)
7
No change from 1880
0.00646
1880745
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00591

American States Popularity Rankings for Vance

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#12032021#8912022#10962023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8732021#12362022#17752023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7372021#6832022#8532023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#10882021#6642022#9762023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#10372020#13172021#15632023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#8012021#11342022#8562023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#9482021#7662022#7962023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#8122021#9942022#6392023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#11312021#10472022#11562023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8992020#10682022#11942023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#12782019#11452021#15342022

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8362021#9412022#5682023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8202020#8452021#6062023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#10622018#8502019#11592023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#8412020#8662021#11022023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7992021#7192022#9292023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4922019#8202022#6492023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7672021#6742022#6102023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6942014#8022015#6782017

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3531983#6152007#5922010

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6672015#6612020#5642023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#9272021#9092022#8962023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7682008#7522010#6802019

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5622007#3962010#6182013

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7792019#10202021#11642023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7902020#6312021#8152023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#9332020#9362022#6882023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7542018#8822021#6982023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4912015#6202016#6912019

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2112003#2172006#2402013

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5972009#5842010#6432019

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3011965#3681966#4321973

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3931970#5031976#6351995

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2771971#2661979#4962014

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4452007#4572009#4362015

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3711951#3451957#2821969

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6422019#7042020#6462021

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4712011#4972021#4322023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#3031967#2431968#2981978

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3971989#3371991#4001992

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1571969#1891970#2031992

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1951951#2021969#1871970

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2051919#2011946#2121947

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2821959#3751964#2831966

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1491951#1481961

Popularity Rankings for Vance in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2911979#2661981#2781983

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4651975#3741982

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#11162021#8312022#7212023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Vance a Name for Boys or Girls?

Vance is generally used for boys. Its strong and straightforward sound makes it a distinctive name for boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Vance

Vance in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Vance Joy (Musician, born 1987): An Australian singer-songwriter recognized for his hit song "Riptide."
  • Vance Packard (Author, 1914–1996): An American author and social critic acclaimed for his book "The Hidden Persuaders."
  • Vance Joseph (Football Coach, born 1972): An American football coach and former player, notable for being the head coach of the Denver Broncos.
  • Vance Worley (Baseball Player, born 1987): An American professional baseball pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball.
  • Vance McDonald (Football Player, born 1990): An American former professional football tight end who played in the NFL.
  • Vance Brand (Astronaut, born 1931): An American astronaut who flew on several Space Shuttle missions and the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project.
  • Vance Astro ("Guardians of the Galaxy," 1969 Comic Series): A human astronaut who becomes a key member of the original Guardians of the Galaxy team.
  • "Vance Joy" (2014 Album by Vance Joy): An indie folk album by the Australian singer-songwriter known for hits like "Riptide."
  • Vance ("Star Trek," 1966 TV Series): A recurring name for various characters in the Star Trek universe, often used for officers or scientists.
  • Vance Degeneres ("The Ellen DeGeneres Show," 2003 TV Series): Ellen DeGeneres' brother who occasionally appears on her talk show.
  • Leon Vance ("NCIS," 2003 TV Series): The Director of NCIS, known for his strong leadership and dedication to the team.
  • "Vance Packard's Hidden Persuaders" (1957 Book by Vance Packard): A groundbreaking book exploring the techniques used by advertisers to influence consumer behavior.
  • Vance Colvig Jr. ("Various Disney Films"): An actor and voice artist known for his work with Disney, including voicing Goofy in several cartoons.
  • Vance Walker ("American Ninja Warrior," 2009 TV Series): A notable contestant who excels in the challenging obstacle courses of the show.
  • Vance Munson ("Hitch," 2005 Film): A minor antagonist who exposes the protagonist's matchmaking business.
  • Vance City (Alabama, USA): A small town in Tuscaloosa and Bibb counties, known for the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International production plant.
  • Vance River (South Australia, Australia): A river located in the state's Eyre Peninsula region, flowing into the Great Australian Bight.
  • Vance Air Force Base (Oklahoma, USA): A United States Air Force base in Garfield County, named after a local World War II hero, Lieutenant Colonel Leon Robert Vance Jr.
  • Vance Township (Illinois, USA): A township in Vermilion County, largely agricultural with a rural landscape.
  • Vance County (North Carolina, USA): A county in the northeastern Piedmont region, with Henderson as its county seat, known for its rich history and Lake Kerr.
  • Vance Gap Moutain (North Carolina, USA): A mountain pass in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering scenic views and hiking opportunities.

Similar Names to Vance

  • Lance
  • Vince
  • Chance
  • Nance
  • Clarence
  • Terrance
  • Darnell
  • Vann
  • Hans
  • Vaughn

Sibling Names for Vance

  • Celeste
  • Daphne
  • Elowen
  • Freya
  • Imogen
  • Juniper
  • Marigold
  • Opal
  • Sylvie

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