Vance vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vance

Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Vance Rank #996

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #996 for Vance.

Is Vance or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Vance at #996 in the United States.

What do Vance and Bode mean?

Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Vance and Bode boy or girl names?

Vance is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.