Pancras Name Meaning
The name Pancras comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Pancras below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Pancras Name Meaning
English (Archaic)Medieval English form of PANCRATIUS. The relics of the 4th-century saint Pancratius were sent to England by Pope Gregory the Great, leading to the saint's veneration there.
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