Vandyke - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Vandyke \v(a)-ndy-ke, van-dyke\ is of Danish origin, and its meaning is "of the dyke". Place name. A "vandyke" is also a small beard or goatee, from the beards portrayed in portraits by the 17th-century Flemish painter Anthony Van Dyck. Actor Dick Van Dyke.

Similar baby names are Vanko, Vanek and Vander.

Vandyke is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Vandyke. Click here to compare Vandyke with related baby names.