Van vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Van Rank #909

Ao Rank #14,516

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Van or Ao more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Van and Ao mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Van and Ao boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.