Wren vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Wren Rank #1,027

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1027 for Wren.

Is Wren or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Wren at #1027 in the United States.

What do Wren and Van mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Wren and Van boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.