Van Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Van Name at a Glance

Name	Van
Meaning	Of. The Dutch equivalent of 'de' in French names. Some early immigrants to America who dropped this prefix from their surnames converted it to a given name.
Origin	Dutch
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Van Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Van means “Of. The Dutch equivalent of 'de' in French names. Some early immigrants to America who dropped this prefix from their surnames converted it to a given name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Van Name Origin

Our database records Van under Dutch origin. Browse more Dutch baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Van a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Van is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Van

When considering Van for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.