Mike vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Mike Rank #1,011

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Van mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Mike and Van boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.