Vaughan name meaning
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What does Vaughan mean?
Notably used in Welsh and English far-out, Vaughan means "Small" and is used for both boys and girls came from Welsh.
How do I pronounce Vaughan?
The two syllabled name Vaughan is commonly pronounced as va(u)-ghan.
Variants of Vaughan
How popular is the name Vaughan?
Vaughan is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1911 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1912, it ranked 1417th when 34 boys were named Vaughan.
Over 1573 babies in United States have been named Vaughan. The first name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 1100.
Over 278 people have been named Vaughan in England and Wales.
Vaughan is a common name in England, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia while somewhat familiar name in Canada, Wales and Namibia.
According to our research, over 10000 babies have been named Vaughan globally.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 9714 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6789 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6655 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8018 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7153 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4604 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6052 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6335 | 13 | 16194 | 5 |
| 2015 | 4539 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5726 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
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Numerological analysis of Vaughan
You are the mover and shaker of the world. Stop being so kind and show people their place in your life. You never settle for less. You have a powerful appearance. You always make the best entrance, no matter where you appear. You push yourself to your limits and beyond. Letter V reflects your restlessness, charisma, powerful and strong attitude, challenging nature, and effectiveness. Your independence and narcissism make you more attractive than you already are in people's eyes.
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- Gurvanig came from Welsh, meaning of Gurvanig is "Passion or Desire"
- Merwin - Noteworthy and Ever lasting unisex name Merwin means "Variant of Marvin or Lover of the Sea" has its roots in Welsh is used in Oriya, English and Tamil
- Tegwyn is used mainly in Hindi and Welsh, Tegwyn means "Fair or White" used for baby boys has its origin in Welsh
- Jennyfer - Meaning of Jennyfer is Fair, Smooth or Shining is of Old Welsh, German and Welsh origin given to baby girls is used substantially in Finnish, Danish and Swedish
- Alwyn - Unusual Alwyn is used principally in English and Welsh, Alwyn means "Noble Friend" and a gender insensitive name has its origin in Germanic, Welsh and Old English
Famous people named Vaughan
- Vaughan Oliver, British graphic designer based in Epsom
- Vaughan Lewis, Saint Lucian politician and a former member of the United Workers' Party
- Vaughan Savidge, British freelance newsreader for BBC Radio 3
- Vaughan Nash, British journalist
- Vaughan Wilkins, English historical novelist and journalist
- Vaughan Jones, New Zealand mathematician
- Vaughan Pratt, early pioneer in the field of computer science
- Vaughan Roberts, Church of England clergyman
- Vaughan Coveny, former football player
- Vaughan Brown, former New Zealand cricketer
- Vaughan Grylls, British artist, photographer, and author
- Vaughan Johnson, retired American football linebacker
- Vaughan Jones, Welsh former professional footballer
- Vaughan Arnell is a British director of music and television commercials.
- Vaughan Dagnall is well-known for directing TV series A New Life in Oz
Lists having Vaughan
- Boys names beginning with V
- Girls names beginning with V
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Welsh Baby Names
- Boy names that ends with -han
- Baby Names that mean Small
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths