Van vs Zen

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 #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Van Rank #909

Zen Rank #959

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Van or Zen more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Van and Zen mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Van and Zen boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.