Tancred - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Tancred \t(a)-nc-red, tan-cred\ is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "well-considered counsel or advice". Tancred was an 11th-century Norman knight who played a key part in the First Crusade. His story was made into an epic poem by Tasso and into operas by Rossini and Monteverdi, thus keeping the name alive today, especially in Italy.

Tancred has 2 variant forms: Tancredi and Tancredo.

Tancred is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Tancred. Compare Tancred with related baby names.