Lancaster Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lancaster Name at a Glance

Name	Lancaster
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 1 and 2' Prince John of Lancaster, son to the King.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lancaster Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lancaster means “'King Henry IV, Part 1 and 2' Prince John of Lancaster, son to the King”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lancaster Name Origin

Our database records Lancaster under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lancaster a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lancaster is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lancaster

When considering Lancaster for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.