Lancelot
Boy name · Old french · pronounced LAN-suh-lot
Verified name
What does Lancelot mean?
Land, servant
Origin and language
Old french, Arthurian
Language family: French|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 926 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Lance
Variant: Launcelot
Related: Lance
Using Lancelot across cultures
Famous knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend.
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