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http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Van [U.S.A]
Van \van\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Van), is pronounced van. It is of Danish origin, and the meaning of Van is "of". Equivalent of "de" in French names. Also a nickname for Evan.
Van was sometimes converted from a surname prefix to a given name by early immigrants to America. The name became familiar in the 1950s due to actors Van Johnson and Van Heflin. Pianist Van Cliburn; actor Van Johnson.
Van has 3 variant forms: Vann, Von and Vonn.
There is 1 feminine form of Van: Vanna. As in, Vanna White in Hollywood.
Popularity
Van is a very popular first name for males (#484 out of 1220) and also a very popular surname or last name for all people (#4187 out of 88799) (2000 U.S. Census).
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