Vance vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vance

Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Vance Rank #996

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #996 for Vance.

Is Vance or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Vance at #996 in the United States.

What do Vance and Van mean?

Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Vance and Van boy or girl names?

Vance is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.