Van vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Van Rank #909

Harold Rank #991

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Van or Harold more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Van and Harold mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Van and Harold boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.