Van

Meaning of Van

It often means "of" or "from", indicating ancestry or origin.

Van has Dutch roots — browse every Dutch baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Van

After ranking as high as #753 in 2010, Van has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Van

• Van Morrison
  Northern Irish singer-songwriter
• Van Diesel
  American actor and producer
• Van Halen
  Guitarist and founder of Van Halen
• Van Williams
  American television actor
• Van Heflin
  American theatre and film actor

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Questions about the name Van

What does the name Van mean?

Van means it often means "of" or "from", indicating ancestry or origin, and it comes from Dutch origins.

Is Van a boy's or a girl's name?

Van is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Van?

Van did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Van most popular?

Van peaked at #753 in 2010.