Lancelot: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A knight of the lake, brave and devoted.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #13117
- Peak
- #1507 in 1908
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lancelot Means
Lancelot is a boy name of English origin. A knight of the lake, brave and devoted.
How Popular Lancelot Is
Lancelot currently ranks #13117 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1507 in 1908. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Lancelot
- Lancelot is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Lancelot is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Names Like Lancelot
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lancelot
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lancelot.
Questions About Lancelot
What does Lancelot mean?
Lancelot is a boy name of English origin. A knight of the lake, brave and devoted.
How popular is Lancelot?
Lancelot currently ranks #13117 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1507 in 1908. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Lancelot come from?
Lancelot comes from English roots. Lancelot is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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