Vaughan
Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Vaughan
Vaughan derives from the Welsh name "Fychan" or "Vychan," meaning "small" or "little," and was originally used as a surname for the younger son of a father with the same name.
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Etymology
Vaughan derives from the Welsh name "Fychan" or "Vychan," meaning "small" or "little," and was originally used as a surname for the younger son of a father with the same name. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Wales and Britain, with historical roots in Welsh nobility and medieval naming traditions.
Vaughan currently ranks #13,759 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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