Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 03, 2024

Delancey

US Popularity Rank: 28641

Origin: French

Meaning: From the alder grove

Delancey is a feminine name of French descent. Meaning “from the alder grove,” this name sure won’t leaf baby hanging! This toponym—a name that derives from a place or geographical feature—refers to alder trees, which are well known for both their beauty and their resilience. Delancey is also, interestingly, the name of a famous street in New York City. So, as you can see, from the city to the forests, baby Delancey will be set with this special moniker.