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Van vs Corey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#909
Total SSA Count
257
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#679
Total SSA Count
402
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Van Rank #909
Corey Rank #679

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #909 for Van.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Van or Corey more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Corey mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Van and Corey boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.

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