What origin is the name Tancred?

Tancred comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Tancred a popular name?

Tancred is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Tancred?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Tancred — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Tancred

Q: Is Tancred a rare name?

Yes. Tancred does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tancred

Tancred

Boy

german

2 syllables

Tancred is a german boy's name meaning "A name of German origin meaning 'a thoughtful adviser.' It is composed of elements representing counsel and judgment, famously borne by medieval crusaders.".

The meaning of Tancred is "A name of German origin meaning 'a thoughtful adviser.' It is composed of elements representing counsel and judgment, famously borne by medieval crusaders." — a boy name of german origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of German origin meaning 'a thoughtful adviser.' It is composed of elements representing counsel and judgment, famously borne by medieval crusaders.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Tancred

Very rare in US records

What does Tancred mean?

Tancred is a boy name of german origin meaning "A name of German origin meaning 'a thoughtful adviser.' It is composed of elements representing counsel and judgment, famously borne by medieval crusaders.".