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Vance

VANS

Vance (name) means an English surname and masculine given name, originally denoting someone who lived near a marsh or fen. Example: “Vance grew up in rural Ohio.”

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An English surname and masculine given name, originally denoting someone who lived near a marsh or fen.

"Vance grew up in rural Ohio."

Word forms

Vances plural

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Etymology

From a Southern English dialectal form of Old English fenn (“marsh, bog”).

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Vance

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Vance” mean?

The word “Vance” means an English surname and masculine given name, originally denoting someone who lived near a marsh or fen.

How do you pronounce “Vance”?

“Vance” is pronounced VANS (/ˈvæns/ in IPA).

How do you use “Vance” in a sentence?

Here is “Vance” used in a sentence: “Vance grew up in rural Ohio.”

What part of speech is “Vance”?

“Vance” is a name.

Is “Vance” a common word?

“Vance” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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