Shortened form of various names; often associated with 'cow'
Vash is most commonly recognized as a diminutive or a modern invented name. In a Sanskrit context, it may relate to 'Vasha', meaning 'will' or 'authority', while in European contexts, it is often a shortened form of names like Vashon or the Spanish 'Vaquero' (cowboy). It gained significant pop-culture visibility through Japanese media.
About 18 boys were named Vash in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist of the manga and anime series Trigun · Trigun
