Van vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Van Rank #909

Eugene Rank #871

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Eugene more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Eugene mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Van and Eugene boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.