Van vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Van Rank #909

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Duke mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Van and Duke boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.