Lancelot
Pronunciation: [ l-ANS-uhl-aht ]
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Lancelot first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 566 babies have been named Lancelot in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lancelot is past its peak , currently ranked #13,952 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,952
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Lancelot
Lancelot is a boy name .
Lancelot is currently ranked #13,952 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lancelot include Lan, Lanc, Lancy, Lancie, Lance, Lancey, Lanceie, Lot, Loty, Lotie, Lay, and Laie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lancelot include Lance . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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