The nameLancelot
Lancelot is the name of the most famous knight of the Round Table.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Lancelot is a French diminutive, possibly from Lanzo, a Germanic name linked to land, "land".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
Chrétien de Troyes made Lancelot the lover of Queen Guinevere in the 12th century. In the United States the name reached 1507th place in 1908.
Famous people named Lancelot
- Lancelot Brown, garden designer known as Capability Brown
Popularity of the name Lancelot
Lancelot in the United States
Lancelot was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 115 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Lancelot. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Lancelot in the United States were born before 1992.
Lancelot in France
Lancelot was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 585 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Lancelot. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Lancelot in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 25 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lancelot mean?
Lancelot is a French diminutive, possibly from Lanzo, a Germanic name linked to land, "land".
What is the origin of the name Lancelot?
French, from Germanic.
Is Lancelot a girl's or a boy's name?
Lancelot is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lancelot?
In 2024, Lancelot was the 10300th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 7 births.
Who are famous people named Lancelot?
Lancelot Brown, garden designer known as Capability Brown.