TheNameDBVance
MasculineMeaning
Dweller in a fen or marshy area.
Etymology
Vance derives from the Old English word 'fenn' or from a place name meaning 'fen' (wetland). It originated as a surname for someone living near marshland and later became used as a given name.
About the Name Vance
Vance is primarily used as a masculine given name in English-speaking countries, though it originated as a surname. It gained popularity as a first name in the 20th century.