Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 05, 2024

Lancelot

US Popularity Rank: 17989

Origin: French

Meaning: Servant

With French origins and an interesting history, Lancelot is a strapping boy’s name for the newest knight at your round table! According to Arthurian legend, the famed Lancelot du Lac was a close companion of King Arthur and a member of the Knights of the Round Table. This fellowship of talented swordsmen were tasked with keeping the peace in the land, which might account for this well-known name’s meaning of “servant.” Your little Lance will surely follow in these fabled footsteps, making a name for themselves protecting whats right!