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Van
BoyMeaning of Van: Dutch: 'from'
Van is a boy's name most strongly associated with Dutch naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 961st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#961
244 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
31,194
First recorded 1880 · peak 1954
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
94% boys · 6% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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