Van vs Harlem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

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Van Rank #909

Harlem Rank #1,015

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1015 for Harlem.

Is Van or Harlem more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Van and Harlem mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Van and Harlem boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.