Roger vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Roger Rank #750

Van Rank #909

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #909 for Van.

Is Roger or Van more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Roger and Van mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Roger and Van boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.