Vaughan
VAWN
Popularity
#10801
Letters
7
Syllables
1
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
1,632
Peak Year
#34 in 2006
First Recorded
1911
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Vaughan is a Welsh surname-turned-given name, derived from the Welsh word 'bychan' meaning 'small' or 'little'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Influential English composer of classical music
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