Meaning
from, out of
Origin
Van is a name of Dutch origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 15 countries (BE, BR, CA, DE, EG, FR, HK, IE, MO, MY, RU, SA, SG, TW, US).
Style
- international
- elegant
- short
- modern
- neutral
- traditional
Famous people named Van
- Van Halen
- Van Gogh
- Vân Crajina
- Ván Mor (mythological figure)
- Ván McDermott (modern Irish name)
- Vân Cao
Variations
Van der, Van de, Vance, Vann, Váin, Váinín, Vanessa (F)
Popularity
Van appears in 15 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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