Van vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Van Rank #909

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Harry mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Van and Harry boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.