Lance

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A form of Lanzo. Considered the short form of Lancelot. Television character Lance Cumson from the prime-time television soap opera, "Falcon Crest," kept the name in front of parents during the 1980s. Cyclist Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France winner starting in 1999, has been a recent influence.

Popularity: Ranked #445 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Old German; Teutonic
Gender: Male
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Alternative Spellings: Launce +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Lances: Lance Berkman (baseball player); Lance Kerwin (actor); Lance Bass (singer/actor); Lance Henriksen (actor); + Add a Famous Lance
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