Yancy
Pet Name
Yancy
Origin
English, Hebrew
Meaning
Son of Jan
Notes about Yancy
Yancy is a variant of Jansen. Jansen is related to Jan, ultimately derived from John. John originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world. Throughout history it was borne by numerous kings, princes, emperors, popes and saints, the most famous being John the Baptist and John the Apostle. More recently, the famous bearers include John F. Kennedy and John Lennon.
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