Van vs Trenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Trent's town, settlement on the Trent"

Origin: Old English

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Van Rank #909

Trenton Rank #889

Trenton is more popular, ranked #889 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Trenton more popular?

Trenton is more popular, ranked #889 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Trenton mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Trenton means "Trent's town, settlement on the Trent" (Old English origin).

Are Van and Trenton boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Trenton is primarily a boy name.