Grey vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Grey Rank #878

Van Rank #909

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #909 for Van.

Is Grey or Van more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Grey and Van mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Grey and Van boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.