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By Clare Green · Jul 2026

Yancy

OriginAmerican variation of Jansen, Dutch, Native American
Meaning"son of Jan; yankee"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Yancy as a boy's name
NB Rank#19223

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The name Yancy peaked for girls at #5450 in 1969. Yancy is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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