Eddie vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Eddie Rank #943

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #943 for Eddie.

Is Eddie or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Van mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Eddie and Van boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.