Lancelot - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Lancelot \l(a)-nce-

is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "servant". Name of the famous knight of the Round Table who seduced King Arthur's wife, Guinevere.

Lancelot has 1 variant form: Launcelot.

For more information, see also related names Lance and Lansing.

A baby name that sounds like Lancelot is Lonzell.

Lancelot is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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