Short form of Laurence or a topographic name for 'ranch'.
Rance is primarily used as a diminutive of Laurence, meaning 'from Laurentum'. It also has roots as an English occupational or topographic surname referring to a ranch or a row of houses. In some cases, it may be linked to the River Rance in Brittany, France.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor and father of director Ron Howard
Former Major League Baseball third baseman
The idealistic lawyer played by James Stewart · The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Gospel singer and leader of The Rance Allen Group
