US Popularity:1944
Origin:British
Meaning:marsh
Van is a gender-neutral baby name of British origin. If you’re raising baby near big boglands or serene swamps, you may love the meaning of this baby name. Most commonly derived from the British surname Vance meaning “marshland,” Van directly translates to “marsh.” Though this definition may fit perfectly, you should also note that Van is associated with the Dutch word van meaning “of.” Originating from Europe, Van has grown roots across Asia and North America. With a name like Van, baby can be inspired to persevere through every wet and rainy season.

Van Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Van is currently #1523 on The Bump
Boy:Van is currently #1096 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Van is currently #836 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Van is currently #1944 in U.S. births
Boy:Van is currently #2024 in U.S. births
Girl:Van is currently #24579 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#24597
in 2022
- 4609
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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