Aden vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aden

Boy #1,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Aden Rank #1,001

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1001 for Aden.

Is Aden or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Aden at #1001 in the United States.

What do Aden and Van mean?

Aden means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Aden and Van boy or girl names?

Aden is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.