Felix vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fee

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Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#909
Total SSA Count
257
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Van Rank #909

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #909 for Van.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

Van ___

  • Van Morrison
  • Van Lee
  • Van James
  • Van Halen
  • Van Gogh
  • Van Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

If you choose Van

Rex Max Leo Ace Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Van more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Felix and Van mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Felix and Van boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.

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