Vaughn

At a Glance: Name: Vaughn – Meaning: small, little – Origin: Welsh (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: VAWN

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Vaughn is a Welsh surname-turned-first-name that means "small" or "little." It's pronounced VAWN (IPA /ˈvɔːn/), a short, single-syllable name if you're looking for something easy to say and spell. It has a worldly appeal for parents drawn to names with surname roots outside the usual first-name pool.

Meaning & Origin of Vaughn

Meaning: Small, little.

Origin: Welsh (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Vaughn

Phonetic: VAWN   IPA: /ˈvɔːn/

Popularity of Vaughn

Vaughn peaked at #348 in 1949, when 374 boys were given the name, and has since fallen to #1187 in 2024 with 174 babies — based on Social Security data spanning 1881 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Vaughn mean?

Small, little. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vaughn)

How do you pronounce Vaughn?

Vaughn is pronounced VAWN (IPA: /ˈvɔːn/).

Is Vaughn a popular name right now?

Vaughn peaked at #348 in 1949 and is ranked #1187 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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