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Van

Male

Meaning

Short form of names containing van, such as Vance or Ivan.

Origin

Dutch

Pronunciation

/væn/

Traits associated with the name Van:

Dogs named Van tend to be loving, brave, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Van?

That you have a creative and unique sense of style. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for classic vehicles or that you have a strong connection to the name.

Is Van a good dog name?

Van is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Van isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

6,075

1,832

New York City Dog Name Database

2,667

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Van is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Van was, in the past month, the 6035th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Van is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Van was viewed 44 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Van's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Van is most adored in Colorado, Illinois and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Virginia and Alabama.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Van.

Van is found in these categories:

preppy

Echoes upper-class charm, reminiscent of Ivy League sophistication and vintage Volkswagen cool.

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George

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Wells

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

Lloyd

From a surname that was derived from Welsh llwyd meaning "grey". The composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948-) is a famous bearer of this name.

James

English form of the Late Latin name Iacomus, a variant of the Biblical Latin form Iacobus, from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (see Jacob). This was the name of two apostles in the New Testament. The first was Saint James the Greater, the apostle John's brother, who was beheaded under Herod Agrippa in the Book of Acts. The second was James the Lesser, son of Alphaeus. Another James (known as James the Just) is also mentioned in the Bible as being the brother of Jesus.This name has been used in England since the 13th century, though it became more common in Scotland where it was borne by several kings. In the 17th century the Scottish king James VI inherited the English throne, becoming the first ruler of all Britain, and the name grew much more popular. In American name statistics (recorded since 1880) this name has never been out of the top 20, making it arguably the era's most consistently popular name. It was the top ranked name for boys in the United States from 1940 to 1952.Famous bearers include the English explorer Captain James Cook (1728-1779), the Scottish inventor James Watt (1736-1819), and the Irish novelist and poet James Joyce (1882-1941). This name has also been borne by six American presidents. A notable fictional bearer is the British spy James Bond, created by author Ian Fleming.

Vaughan

From a surname that was a variant of Vaughn.

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