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Christian Name · Welsh Origin
Vaughn Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Vaughn
boy
Vaughn means "Small; Little", a boy's name of Welsh origin. The name Vaughn does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Vaughn honors the small — God's pattern of choosing the least, the youngest, the smallest to accomplish the greatest things.
Is Vaughn in the Bible?
No — the name Vaughn does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Small; Little", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Vaughn.
Pronunciation:/VAWN/
OriginWelsh
MeaningSmall; Little
What does Vaughn mean?
Vaughn is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning "Small; Little". Vaughn means 'small' — and God specializes in the small. 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD.' David was the smallest brother, Gideon the least in his family, and Jesus was born in a tiny manger.
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What does Vaughn mean in the Bible?
Vaughn means "Small; Little" and is a name of Welsh origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Vaughn?
Vaughn is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Small; Little" — not because Scripture names anyone Vaughn.
"And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest."
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Which books of the Bible mention Vaughn?
Vaughn is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Vaughn?
Vaughn honors the small — God's pattern of choosing the least, the youngest, the smallest to accomplish the greatest things.
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Names like Vaughn
Other Welsh biblical names that share the spirit of "Small; Little" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Vaughn
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Briallen
girl
"Primrose; First flower"
Vaughn & Briallen
Bronwen
girl
"White breast; Fair bosom; Pure heart"
Vaughn & Bronwen
Bronwyn
girl
"White breast; Fair heart; Pure soul"
Vaughn & Bronwyn
Eira
girl
"Snow; Mercy"
Vaughn & Eira
Faith
girl
"Trust; Belief; Confidence in God"
Vaughn & Faith
Gwyneth
girl
"Blessed; Happy; White; Fair"
Vaughn & Gwyneth
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Vaughn name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Vaughn
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Vaughn?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Vaughn?
You can read every verse where Vaughn appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.