Van vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Van Rank #909

Ferry Rank #32,658

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Van or Ferry more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Van and Ferry mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Van and Ferry boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.