Ladd vs Vian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,806
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Vian

Boy #4,961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alive, full of life"

Origin: Kurdish

Cultural Roots

Kurdish Iranian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,961
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ladd Rank #4,806
Vian Rank #4,961

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 vs #4961 for Vian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ladd ___

  • Ladd Michael
  • Ladd James
  • Ladd Thomas
  • Ladd Dean
  • Ladd Eugene
  • Ladd William

Vian ___

  • Vian James
  • Vian Alexander
  • Vian Thomas
  • Vian Michael
  • Vian Charles
  • Vian Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ladd

Chad Brad Brent Tammy Sandy

If you choose Vian

Soran Dilan Hana Lana Roj

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ladd or Vian more popular?

Ladd is more popular, ranked #4806 compared to Vian at #4961 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Vian mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Vian means "alive, full of life" (Kurdish origin).

Are Ladd and Vian boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Vian is primarily a boy name.

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