About the name Vaughn

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If you like the name Vaughn, find out the meaning, origin, nicknames, variations and other information to help you decide if you want to use this first name for your baby.

Name meaning, variations & etymology

Vaughn means little, and is from the word bychan in Welsh
Common as a last name, but also used as a personal name
In 2017, Vaughn was the 965th most popular boys’ name in the USA
The name is pronounced VON
Also may be spelled Vaughan, Von, Vonn

Places name Vaughn:

There are towns named Vaughn in New Mexico, West Virginia, Texas, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Indiana.

Famous Vaughns:

Vaughn Meader – comedian and musician
Vaughn Lee – MMA fighter
Llewellyn Vaughn-Lee – Sufi mystic
Vaughn Gitten Jr. – racecar driver
Stevie Ray Vaughn – blues musician
Vince Vaughn – actor

origin/Nationality

Welsh

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