Whether you’re Dutch yourself or are simply inspired by this beautiful country and want to give your child a Dutch name, peruse this list of 50 baby names.

Below you’ll find 25 unique Dutch baby names for girls along with their meanings, origins, and a few fun facts.

Aleid

Origin: DutchMeaning: Noble, from a noble familyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aleidy, Adelheid, Adalheidis, Adaliz, Adelais, AdelaPeak Popularity: This name hasn’t been on the list of the top 1,000 U.S. names since prior to 1900.

Anika

Origin: Dutch, Hebrew, Nordic, SanskritMeaning: Grace, favor, sweet faceAlternative Spellings & Variations: Anna, Anniki, Anaca, Annika, Ann, Aneka, Anneke, Annie, Ane, Anouk, Anne, AnkiFamous Namesakes: American actress and singer Anika Noni Rose; American singer Anika ParisPeak Popularity: The popularity of the name Anika was short-lived in the ’70s in the U.S. It regained popularity in the ’90s and ’00s, reaching peak popularity in 2004 when it rose to No. 479 on the list of top U.S. names.

Annelies

Origin: Dutch, GermanMeaning: Grace, mercyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Annelise, Annalise, Annaliese, Anelise, Analise, Analiese, AnneFamous Namesakes: Anneliese Seubert, German-Australian model; Anneliese Louise van der Pol, Dutch-American actressPeak Popularity: While the name Annelies hasn’t made the top-1,000 U.S. list since at least 1900, one of its offshoots, Anne, spent more than 60 years in the top 100, peaking at No. 52 in 1915. It hasn’t cracked the top 500 since 2008.

Annemie

Origin: Dutch, German, English, GreekMeaning: God has favored me, grace, mercyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Annamay, Annamae, Annamie, Annemarie, Annamaria, Anemarie, Annmaria, Anemone, Anamaria, Anna, Anemon, MiamayaFamous Namesakes: Member of the European Parliament for Flanders Annemie Neyts-Uyttebroeck; Belgian singer Annemie CoenenPeak Popularity: The name Annemie isn’t very popular in the U.S., though one of its offshoots, Anna, is exceptionally popular. Anna peaked as the No. 3 name from 1900-1904, and has primarily remained in the top 100 ever since, landing at No, 68 in 2020.

Arabella

Origin: Dutch, German, English, LatinMeaning: Beautiful lion, prayerfulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aarabella, Amabilia, Amabillia, Arabelle, Belle, Bella, Arabele, Arbell, Orabelle, Arbella, Orabel, Arabel, Orbella, Orabella, Arabela, Orbel, Orbelle, Arbela, Arbelle, AraFamous Namesakes: Arabella Mansfield, first female lawyer in the United StatesPeak Popularity: The name Arabella has seen an increase in popularity in recent years, peaking at No. 157 in the U.S. in 2015, while a shortened version, Bella, has become even more popular, remaining in the top 100 since 2009 and climbing to as high as No, 48 in 2010 and 2018.

Beatrix

Origin: Dutch, English, German, FrenchMeaning: Delivers joy, blessed, travelerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Trixie, Viatrix, Bea, Beatrice, Beata, Béatrice, Beathrice, BeatusFamous Namesakes: Beatrix Potter, English author; Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard, Queen of the Netherlands from 1980–2013Peak Popularity: The name Beatrice spent years as one of the most popular in the U.S., remaining in the top 100 through 1934 and peaking at No. 36 in 1910. It has since lost some of its luster, falling out of the top 100 in the late ’90s and early ’00s, and ranked No. 550 in 2020.

Betje

Origin: DutchMeaning: God is abundantAlternative Spellings & Variations: Elise, Elly, Els, Else, Elsje, Ilse, Lies, Liese, Liesje, Lisa, LizePeak Popularity: Though Betje is quite uncommon in the U.S., offshoots like Elise and Lisa have been quite popular. Elise peaked at No. 151 in 2012, and Lisa was the nation’s most popular name from 1962-1969, before slipping out of the top 1,000 in 2020.

Brandy

Origin: Dutch, English, AmericanMeaning: Burnt wineAlternative Spellings & Variations: Brandi, Bradys, Brandylee, Brandey, Brandie, Brandea, Brande, Brandi, Brandee, Branndea, Branndi, Branndie, BrandyeFamous Namesakes: Brandy Norwood; American singer, songwriter, record producer; Brandy Ledford, American actressPeak Popularity: The name Brandy was quite popular in the U.S. in the 1970s and ’80s, peaking at No. 37 in 1978 and remaining in the top 100 for 15 years. But that popularity has waned, with the name falling out of the top 1,000 in 2008.

Dael

Origin: Dutch, EnglishMeaning: Small valleyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dale, Dahlia, Dalla, Dahl, Daela.Famous Namesakes: Dael Orlandersmith, American playwright and actressPeak Popularity: The name Dael isn’t very common in the U.S. but an alternate spelling, Dale, was somewhat popular from the 1930s to the 1960s, peaking at No. 236 in 1952. For boys. Dale, remained in the top 100 from 1921 to 1969, peaking at No. 46 in 1958.

Evi

Origin: Dutch, Greek, German, HebrewMeaning: LifeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Evy, Evelyn, Elvira, Eva, Eve, Efi, Chava, Evina, Evarose, Evert, Evita, Evelyne, Eveanna, Evie, Evvy Famous Namesakes: Evi Adam, Greek-Austrian fashion model; Evi Quaid, director of the movie, “The Debtors"Peak Popularity: Evi, itself, is somewhat rare in the U.S., but one of its variations, Eva, is quite popular. Eva was a mainstay in the top 100 through the early 1930s, and has seen a recent resurgence, re-entering the top 100 in 2009 and peaking at No. 73 in 2017.

Famke

Origin: DutchMeaning: Little girlAlternative Spellings & Variations: FemkeFamous Namesakes: Famke Janssen, Dutch actress who starred as Jean Gray/Phoenix in the live action X-Men seriesPeak Popularity: The name isn’t very popular in the U.S., and hasn’t made the top 1,000 list since at least 1900.

Fenna

Origin: DutchMeaning: PeaceAlternative Spellings & Variations: Faina, Fenja, Fainia, FenneFamous Namesakes: Fenna Vanhoutte, Belgian professional racing cyclistPeak Popularity: The name isn’t very popular in the U.S., and hasn’t made the top-1,000 list since at least 1900.

Gusta

Origin: Dutch, GermanMeaning: SublimeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Gustava, Augusta, Gusti, Gustie, Gussy, Gussie, Gus, Gusty, GussiFamous Namesakes: Gusta Chrispijn-Mulder, Dutch actressPeak Popularity: The name is quite uncommon in the U.S., though a couple of its variations were once in vogue. Augusta peaked at No. 185 in 1901 and Gussie at No. 203 in 1900. Neither has made the top 1,000 since the 1940s.

Ilse

Origin: Dutch, GermanMeaning: God’s promiseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Betje, Elise, Elly, Els, Elsje, Ilse, Lies, Liese, Liesje, Lisa, LizeFamous Namesakes: Ilse DeLange, Dutch singer/songwriter; Ilse Aichinger, Austrian writer; Ilse Bing, German photographerPeak Popularity: The name Ilse hasn’t cracked the U.S. top-1,000 since at least 1900, derivations like Elise and Lisa have been quite popular. Elise peaked at No. 151 in 2012, and Lisa was the nation’s most popular name from 1962-1969, before slipping out of the top 1,000 in 2020.

Lara

Origin: Dutch, Russian, German, EnglishMeaning: Laurel wreath, seagull, citadel, bright, famous, protection, graceful, cheerfulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Laurentia, Laurentius, Larae, Clare, Clara, Claire, Clairette, Larina, Lorraine, Laralee, Larisa, Laura, Larissa, Laurent, Lalla, Lola, Lari, Lauraine, Analaura, Lauraelizabeth, Clarah, Clarina, Ana Clara, LarraFamous Namesakes: Lara Jones, British artist children’s author and illustrator; Lara Flynn Boyle, American actress and producerPeak Popularity: The name Lara began to grow in popularity during the 1960s. It reached peak popularity at No. 223 in the U.S. in 1969 and has since declined in usage, finishing 2020 at No. 706. Laura, meanwhile, spent several decades at or near the top 100, peaking at No. 10 in 1969 before falling back into the 300s.

Marian

Origin: Dutch, Hebrew, French, English Meaning: Drop of the sea, grace and mercy Alternative Spellings & Variations: Marien, Marie, Mariam, Mariana, Mariane, Marion, Maryann, Maryanne Famous Namesakes: Marian Ellina Stamp Dawkins, British biologist and professor of ethology at the University of Oxford; Marian Wright Edelman, American rights activist Peak Popularity: Marian was a top-100 name in the U.S. from 1912 to 1934, but has since seen its popularity wane. Its most recent appearance in the top-1,000 was in 2000.

Marit

Origin: Dutch, Norweigan, Swedish Meaning: PearlAlternative Spellings & Variations: Margaret, Margrit, Martha, Marita, Marthalee, Miriam, MarisaFamous Namesakes: Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby, Crown Princess of Norway; Marit Elisabeth Maij, Dutch politicianPeak Popularity: Though the name Marit is uncommon in the U.S., some of its offshoots have been immensely popular. Margaret peaked at No. 3 in the early 1900s and stood at No. 126 in 2020; Martha was a top-50 name from 1900 to 1954 before losing its steam; and Marisa peaked at No. 147 in 1995, but fell out of the top-1,000 in 2013.

Maud

Origin: Dutch/English/French Meaning: Strong battle maiden, powerful warrior Alternative Spellings & Variations: Medieval form of Matilda. Madde, Maude, Madeleine, Mathilde, Macia, Matelda, Metta, Mahthilt, Mathilda, Magthilde, Maddi, Madaleno, Madelaine, Magdalena, Maciah, Mary, Miriam, Mette, Malla, Matti Famous Namesakes: Maud Charlotte Mary Victoria of Wales; Maud Elizabeth Daphne Marina Windsor, granddaughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and 49th in line to the British throne Peak Popularity: The name Maud was most popular in the United States in the early 1900s, peaking at No. 186, and an alternative spelling, Maude, peaked at No. 77 in 1901. The real winner here, however, was the name Mary, a variation that ranked No. 1 or 2 in the U.S. from 1900 to 1965, and currently stands at No. 124.

Noa

Origin: Dutch, HebrewMeaning: Movement, motionFamous Namesakes: Noa Netanyahu, the daughter of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuPeak Popularity: Noa has gained some popularity in the United States in recent years, cracking the top 1,000 in 2014 and rising to No. 466 by 2020.

Nora

Origin: Dutch, German, Swedish, EnglishMeaning: LightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Noor, Noortje, Eleanor, Ellen, Nore, Nori, Nóri, NoraleeFamous Namesakes: Nora Ephron, American film director and producer; Norah Jones, American singer-songwriterPeak Popularity: Nora was a popular name in the U.S. in the early 1900s. After falling out of favor for several decades, it has seen a strong resurgence, cracking the top 100 in 2013 and hitting a peak at No. 28 in 2017.

Skylar

Origin: Dutch, EnglishMeaning: ScholarAlternative Spellings & Variations: Skyler, Skylarmarie, Schuylar, Skyla, Skye, Sky, Skylena, Skyllar, Skylyr, Skyeler, Skylyn, Skyli, Skilah, Skylee, Skila, Skylynn, Schyler, Skyra, SkylorFamous Namesakes: Skylar Laine (Harden), American pop singer; Skylar Star Stecker, American pop singerPeak Popularity: Skylar is a name that has grown in popularity, debuting in the U.S. top-1,000 in 1990 and ascending to No. 42 in 2015 and 2016, It stood at No. 63 in 2020.

Sofie

Origin: Dutch, Greek, Scandanavian, CzechMeaning: WiseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Sofieke, Soffie, Sophie, Sofia, Sophia, Sofi, Sophiemarie, Soffi, Anasofia, SofiagraceFamous Namesakes: Sofie Cappelen, Norwegian-born actress; Sofie Allsopp, British television presenterPeak Popularity: Though the name Sofie hasn’t been very popular in the United States, three alternative spelling, Sophia, Sofia, and Sophie, have been quite popular. Sophia was the No. 1 U.S. name from 2011 to 2013, sitting at No. 5 in 2020; Sofia rose to No. 12 in 2014 and now sits at No. 17; and Sophie made it to No. 51 in 2011, and now ranked at No. 75.

Tess

Origin: Dutch, English, Greek, LatinMeaning: Harvester, hunter, guardianAlternative Spellings & Variations: Teresa, Tessa, Tessie, Theresa, Thess, Tina, Tessy, Thessy, Tesza, TessieFamous Namesakes: Tess Walker, youngest daughter of Elle Walker; Tess Wiley, American singer-songwriter; Tess Holiday, plus-size modelPeak Popularity: Tess saw the height of its popularity in 1992, rising to No. 467 in the U.S. before falling out of the top 1,000 in 2013. A derivation, Theresa, rose as high as No. 32 in 1956 before falling out of the rankings in 2011, and Tina was a top-100 name from 1956 to 1982.

 Verena

Origin: Dutch, GermanMeaning: True, integrityAlternative Spellings & Variations: Veryna, Verina, Vereena, Varina, Vereen, Vera, Veronica, Vara, Veralee, Virna, Virginius, Varah, Veruchka, Varena, Verene, Veruschka, VriniFamous Namesakes: Verena Mei, American model; Verena Felicien, former Saint Lucian cricketerPeak Popularity: While the name Verena hasn’t been popular in the U.S. since 1900, Vera was a top-100 name until 1930, peaking at No. 65 in 1919. Another offshoot, Veronica, peaked at No. 68 in 1983.

Wilma

Origin: Dutch, German, EnglishMeaning: Desire, resolute protectionAlternative Spellings & Variations: Wilhelma, Wilhelm, Villemo, AmiliaFamous Namesakes: Wilma Glodean Rudolph, American Olympic sprinter; (Wilma) Jeanne Cooper, American actressPeak Popularity: The name Wilma was quite popular from the 1910s through the 1930s, remaining in the U.S. top 100 until 1941. It hasn’t cracked the top 1,000 since 1973. 

Below you’ll find 25 unique Dutch baby names for boys along with their meanings, origins, and a few fun facts.

Aart

Origin: Dutch Meaning: Like an eagleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Arthur, Artus, Art Famous Namesakes: Aart Kemink, Dutch-Canadian painter; Art Linkletter, U.S. TV hostPeak Popularity: While the name Aart is not a common name in the United States, a derivation, Arthur was a top-1000 name in the U.S. from 1900 to 1969, peaking at No. 14 in 1901. It stood at No. 162 in 2020.

Barend

Origin: Dutch, GermanMeaning: BearFamous Namesakes: Barend Biesheuvel, Dutch politicianPeak Popularity: This name is quite rare, and hasn’t appeared in the U.S. top 1,000 since at least 1900.

Bartel 

Origin: Dutch, German, AramaicMeaning: From the barley farm, farmer’s sonAlternative Spellings & Variations: Bartil, Bart, Bert, Barte, Barth, Bartolomeus, Bertel, Bartholemeus, Berthold, Bertil, Bertilo, BartholomewFamous Namesakes: Bartel J. Jonkman, U.S. politicianPeak Popularity: Bartel hasn’t been commonly used in the U.S., though two derivations have been used quite often. Bart peaked at No. 249 in 1959, and Bert at No. 133 in 1901.

Bram

Origin: Dutch, HebrewMeaning: Raven, Father of multitudesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Abraham, Braham, Braam, Bran, Brann, BraamFamous Namesakes: Bram Evans, Dutch athlete; Bram van der Stock, WWII Flying Ace and fighter pilotPeak Popularity: This name hasn’t cracked the U.S. top 1,000 since at least 1900, but an offshoot, Abraham, ranked No. 124 in 1911 and sits at No. 201 as of 2020.

Cas

Origin: DutchMeaning: Imperial, treasurer Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cass, CazFamous Namesakes: Cas M. Robinson, American politician; Cas Walker, businessman and politicianPeak Popularity: Cas is a very rare name in the United States. An alternative spelling, Cass, reached No. 982 in the U.S. in 1904.

Diederik

Origin: Dutch, GermanMeaning: The people’s rulerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Diderik, Derek, Dietrich, Derrick, Darick, Ricky, Dieter, Tiede, Dedrick, Theodorich, Deidric, Diether, Dedric, Rick, Derick, Dareck, Rickyy, Richart, Richeard, Rieke, Aric, Roderick, Ulrich, Diet, Didier, Deadrick, Daedric, TyrickFamous Namesakes: Diederik Durven, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies; Diederik Rudolf Simon, Dutch Olympic rowerPeak Popularity: Though the name Diederik is uncommon in the U.S; some of its derivations have been quite popular. Derek peaked at No. 50 in 1980, the same year an alternate spelling, Derrick, hit No 74. Richard was a top-10 name from 1920 to 1970, and currently sits at No. 208.

Dirk

Origin: Dutch, GermanMeaning: The people’s rulerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dierich, Dieric, Dierk, DierckFamous Namesakes: Dirk Nowitzki, former NBA playerPeak Popularity: Dirk was most popular in the U.S. during the 1950s and ’60s, rising to No. 341 in 1954. The name fell out of the top 1,000 in 1990.

Elmo

Origin: Dutch, GermanMeaning: Famous, protectorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Moe, Almar, Elmowe, Ermo, Anselm, Elmer, Elmar, Helmer, Aylmar, EllmarFamous Namesakes: Elmo Langley, NASCAR driver and owner; Elmo Lincoln, U.S. actorPeak Popularity: Elmo was a somewhat popular name from 1900 through the 1930s, reaching its peak in the U.S. at No. 247 in 1909. It has not appeared in the top 1,000 since 1959.

Espen

Origin: Dutch, ScandanavianMeaning: Bear of God, deityAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aspen, Asbjørn, Esben, Ásbiǫrn, Esbern, EsbjørnFamous Namesakes: Espen Eckbo, Norweigian actor, writer, and comedianPeak Popularity: The name is rare in the United States, and hasn’t cracked the top 1,000 since at least 1900.

Floris

Origin: Dutch Meaning: Blossoming flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Florentius, Florentinus, Florenze  Famous Namesakes: Floris IV, Count of Holland from 1210-1234; Floris Adriaan van Hall, Dutch nobleman and statesmanPeak Popularity: Floris is a very rare name in the United States, and has not cracked the top 1,000 since at least 1900.

Gerrit

Origin: Dutch, GermanMeaning: Brave, ruler with a spearAlternative Spellings & Variations: Garrett, Garret, Gerald, Ganen, Garet, Garald, Gerard, Gannon, HaroldFamous Namesakes: Gerrit Alan Cole, American baseball player; Gerrit Zalm, Dutch politicianPeak Popularity: Gerrit is a rare name in the United States, but an alternative spelling, Garrett, was a top-100 name from 1990 to 2002. Two derivations, Gerald and Harold, have been even more popular, with the former peaking at No. 19 in 1939 and the latter at No. 12 in 1931.

Hans

Origin: Dutch, GermanMeaning: Gracious GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Hanz, Hanzel, Hansel, Hanns, Hannes, HanssFamous Namesakes: Hans Christian Andersen, Danish children’s writer; Hans Albrecht Bethe, German and American nuclear physicist and Nobel Prize winnerPeak Popularity: Hans was a somewhat common name at one point in the United States, peaking at No. 464 in 1967. It fell out of the top 1,000 in 2000.

Hendrick 

Origin: Dutch, ScandanivianMeaning: HomelandAlternative Spellings & Variations: Heinz, Hank, Henry, Henri, Heinrich, Enric, Henrik, Harry, Hary, Heinrick, Heimric, Haginric, Harald, Henke, Hale, Harri, HendrikFamous Namesakes: Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom, Dutch Golden Age painter and founder of Dutch marine artPeak Popularity: Hendrick is a relatively uncommon name in the United States, but Several derivations have been more popular. A perennial favorite, Henry, peaked at No. 9 in 2020, and Harry remained in the top 100 through 1956, peaking at No. 13 several times in the early 1900s.

Issac

Origin: Dutch, HebrewMeaning: Full of laughterAlternative Spellings & Variations: Issak, Issack, Isaac, Ike, Issacc, Aizik, IzaacFamous Namesakes: Isaac Newton, English mathemetician, physisist, astronomer, and theologian; Isaac Mizrahi, U.S. clothing designerPeak Popularity: This name has remained somewhat popular in the U.S. since 1900, peaking at No. 376 in 2008.

Jaap

Origin: DutchMeaning: Holder of the heelAlternative Spellings & Variations: Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Jim, James, Jimi, JacobFamous Namesakes: Jaap Boot, Dutch athlete; Jaap Goudsmit, Dutch scientistPeak Popularity: Though the name Jaap hasn’t broken into the U.S. top 1,000 since 1900, one of its derivations, James, has been a perennial favorite. The name was No. 1 in the U.S. from 1940 to 1952, and ranked No. 6 in 2020.

Johan

Origin: Dutch Meaning: Gift from GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: John, Johon, Johathon, Johanan, Johathan, Joahan, Johanthan, Johannan, Johahn, Joannes, Johane, JohaunFamous Namesakes: Johan Franzen, Swedish hockey player; Johan Vaaler, Norwegian patent clerk and inventorPeak Popularity: Johan peaked at No. 451 in the U.S. in 2008, but one of its offshoots, John, hasn’t left the top 30 since at least 1900. It was the top name in the U.S. from 1900 to 1923, and ranked No. 27 in 2020.

Joost

Origin: DutchMeaning: JustAlternative Spellings & Variations: Justinus, Justus, Jost, Jodocus, Josse, Jodokus, Josce, Justice, Justian, JustinFamous Namesakes: Joost Bankert, Dutch Vice-Admiral; Joost de Blank, Archbishop of Cape TownPeak Popularity: While the name Joost always has been quite rare in the United States, one of its offshoots, Justin, remained in the top 20 from 1980 to 2000. It ranked No. 168 in 2020.

Kees

Origin: DutchMeaning: Calm, strong willedFamous Namesakes: Kees van Baaren, Dutch composer and teacher; Kees Boeke, Dutch reformist educatorPeak Popularity: This name isn’t very popular in the United States, and hasn’t broken into the top-1,000 names since at least 1900.

Kerstan

Origin: DutchMeaning: Anointed, follower of ChristAlternative Spellings & Variations: Christian, Christianus, Chrestian, Christo, Chrisline, Christé, Christiandaniel, Krestian, ChristopherPeak Popularity: While Kerstan isn’t very popular in the United States, a derivation, Christopher, has been quite popular. Christopher was a top-three name in the U.S. from 1972 to 1995, and ranked No. 47 in 2020.

Lars 

Origin: DutchMeaning: Crowned with laurel, victoriousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Larry, Lawrence, Larsen, Larson, Larss, LarzFamous Namesakes: Lars Christensen, Norwegian shipowner; Lars Von Trier, television director and producerPeak Popularity: Lars hit its peak in the U.S. in 1961, with the name ranking No, 737. A derivation, Lawrence, remained in the top 100 from 1900 to 1957, peaking at No. 30 in 1945. An alternative version, Larry, reached No. 10 in 1949, but currently sits at No. 842.

Ruben

Origin: Dutch, HebrewMeaning: Behold, a sonAlternative Spellings & Variations: Rueben, ReubanFamous Namesakes: Ruben Santiago-Hudson, American actor; Ruben Studdard, a U.S. singerPeak Popularity: Ruben is a somewhat common name in the United States. It has increased in popularity since 1920, reaching peak popularity in 1980, ranking No. 165. By 2020, the name had fallen to No. 465.

Sander

Origin: DutchMeaning: Defending menAlternative Spellings & Variations: Xander, Zander, Sanders, Sandor, Saunders, Saunder, AlexanderFamous Namesakes: Sander Vanocur, Journalist and broadcasterPeak Popularity: While Sander isn’t a particularly popular name in the U.S., one of its offshoots, Alexander, has been a perennial favorite. Alexander has remained in the top 100 since 1977, and held the No. 10-ranking as of 2020.

Schyler

Origin: DutchMeaning: Scholar, protectedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Skylor, Skyller, Skylar, Skyelar, Skuyler, Skielor, Skielar, Schylar, Schuylar, Skyler.Famous Namesakes: Schyler Tillett, actor, director, and writerPeak Popularity: Schyler is not a common name used in the United States, though an alternate spelling, Skyler, peaked at No. 250 in 2000. Another derivation, Skylar, has been more popular as a girls name, but did reach No. 356 on the boys list in 2000.

Timo

Origin: Dutch, German, GreekMeaning: Honoring GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Tim, Timothy, Thiemo, Timotheus, Timotheos, Timon, Timm, ThimonFamous Namesakes: Timo Glock, German Racing Driver; Timo Pérez, former Major League Baseball outfielderPeak Popularity: Timo isn’t a very popular name in the U.S., but its offshoot, Timothy, has been quite popular. Timothy ranked in the top 100 from 1943 to 2007, and stood at No. 193 as of 2020.

Van

Origin: DutchMeaning: ForestAlternative Spellings & Variations: Vahn, Vaughn, Donovan, Vander, Vane, Vann, Vanno, Von, VonnFamous Namesakes: Van Tiffin, American NFL player; Ralph Vaughn Williams, English composerPeak Popularity: The name Van saw its peak popularity in the United States in 1946, reaching No., 265 in the top 1,000. An offshoot, Vaughn, ascended to No. 348 in 1949, and Donovan reached No. 176 in 2003.