Neo vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

✓ All Clear

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Neo Rank #972

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Neo or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Neo and Van mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Neo and Van boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.