Van vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Van Rank #909

Mathew Rank #941

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Van or Mathew more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Van and Mathew mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Van and Mathew boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.