Lance
Possibly from Lanzo, a short form of Germanic names with the land element, or from the Old French word for spear.
Meaning and origin
Lance may trace two paths: the German name Lanzo, itself a shortened form within names using land (referring to territory), or the medieval French word for a warrior's weapon.
How to pronounce Lance
| English (US) | LANS /læns/ |
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