Van vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Van Rank #909

Billy Rank #1,051

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Van or Billy more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Van and Billy mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Van and Billy boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.