Van vs Loyal

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 #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

American English

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Van Rank #909

Loyal Rank #879

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Loyal more popular?

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Loyal mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin).

Are Van and Loyal boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Loyal is primarily a boy name.