Someone who lives near a marsh or bog
Derived from an Old English surname, Vance originally described a person who resided near a fen or marshland. It evolved from the Middle English word 'vane', a variant of 'fane', referring to a marshy area. While it has a rugged, topographical origin, it has long been used as a sophisticated given name in the United States.
Less common today
Vance isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #646 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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