Delancey
Meaning
"from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place"
Origin: French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #29,010
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Del, Lance
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place"
Origin: French
"ruling family, succession of power"
Origin: Greek
Dynasty is more popular, ranked #4975 vs #29010 for Delancey.
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Dynasty is more popular, ranked #4975 compared to Delancey at #29010 in the United States.
Delancey means "from Lancy, from the lancet-shaped place" (French origin). Dynasty means "ruling family, succession of power" (Greek origin).
Delancey is primarily a boy name. Dynasty is primarily a girl name.