Van vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Van Rank #909

Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Colten mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Van and Colten boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.