Van vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Van Rank #909

Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Grey mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Van and Grey boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.