UK boy's name
Tancredi
Of Norman origin, a masculine name meaning "from Tancred's estate".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tancredi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tancredi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tancredi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tancredi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tancredi ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Tancredi.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tancredi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tancredi mean?
The name Tancredi is of Italian origin, derived from the ancient Germanic name Tancred, which itself is composed of the elements "tanc" meaning "thought" or "mind," and "rad" meaning "counsel" or "advice." The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in the Norman regions of Italy and France.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Tancred of Hauteville, a Norman nobleman who lived in the 11th century and played a significant role in the Norman conquest of southern Italy and Sicily. His grandson, Tancred of Lecce, was a key figure in the First Crusade and was appointed Prince of Galilee by the crusaders.
The name Tancredi gained prominence in the 12th century through the character of Tancredi in the famous romantic epic "Gerusalemme Liberata" (Jerusalem Delivered) by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso. Tancredi was a valiant Crusader knight who fell in love with the Muslim princess Clorinda, adding a layer of tragic romance to the tale.
Another notable bearer of the name was Tancredo Neves (1910-1985), a Brazilian politician and the first democratically elected President of Brazil after the military dictatorship, though he tragically died before taking office. Tancredo Íñiguez (1932-2018) was a Spanish film director and screenwriter known for his work in the genres of horror and thriller.
In medieval Europe, the name Tancredi was associated with nobility and chivalry, as evidenced by its use among the Norman aristocracy. Tancred of Galilee (1072-1112), a leader of the First Crusade and Prince of Galilee, was a prominent figure who helped establish the Principality of Antioch during the Crusades.
The name also has connections to religious history, particularly in the context of the Crusades. Tancred of Lecce (1078-1112), the grandson of Tancred of Hauteville, was a prominent figure in the First Crusade and played a crucial role in the siege and capture of Jerusalem in 1099.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tancredi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tancredi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
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- Theodore 30,211
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- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tancredi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tancredi in the UK right now?
In 2013, Tancredi was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tancredi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Tancredi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tancredi?
Of Norman origin, a masculine name meaning "from Tancred's estate".
How many people are called Tancredi in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tancredi across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.