Vaughn

Meaning of Vaughn

It means "small" or "little". It can also mean "junior".

Vaughn has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Vaughn

After ranking as high as #736 in 2006, Vaughn has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Vaughn

• Vince Vaughn
  American actor, comedian, writer
• Jimmie Vaughan
  American blues rock guitarist
• Robert Vaughn
  American actor, TV's 'Man from U.N.C.L.E'
• Stevie Ray Vaughan
  American blues guitarist, singer
• Peter Vaughan
  English character actor

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Questions about the name Vaughn

What does the name Vaughn mean?

Vaughn means it means "small" or "little". it can also mean "junior", and it comes from Welsh origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Vaughn?

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

When was Vaughn most popular?

Vaughn peaked at #736 in 2006.