Van is a boy's name of Dutch origin meaning “From, of.” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. As of 2023, Van ranks #915 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #864 in 2019.
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van
Phonetic spelling
Currently #915 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Van means “From, of.” It is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Van is pronounced van.
Van is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Van currently ranks #915 among boys' names in the United States.
Middle names that pair well with Van include Van James, Van Alexander, Van William, Van Thomas.
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