Van vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Van Rank #909

Brendan Rank #1,013

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Van or Brendan more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Van and Brendan mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Van and Brendan boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.