Van vs Brennan

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 #1,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Braonán, tearful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Van Rank #909

Brennan Rank #1,058

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1058 for Brennan.

Is Van or Brennan more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Brennan at #1058 in the United States.

What do Van and Brennan mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Brennan means "descendant of Braonán, tearful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Van and Brennan boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Brennan is primarily a boy name.