Vance
US Popularity Rank: 1987
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Marshland
Vance is a masculine name of English origin. Originally a surname, this name is derived from the old English word fenn, meaning “marshland.” Vance is also ancestrally linked to Scotland, where the name evolved from Norman settlers of the de Vaux clan. This short and sweet name is perfect for naming baby after nature’s beauty or brave warriors who traveled to British shores.