Van vs Evander

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 #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Van Rank #909

Evander Rank #773

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Evander more popular?

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Evander mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Van and Evander boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.