What does the name Von mean?

Von is a boy name of Germanic origin: from the German nobiliary particle 'von', meaning 'of, from'.

When was the name Von most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Von peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Von?

Names similar to Von in origin and style include Mason, Landon, Colton, Coen, King.

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Von

boy name

Origin

Germanic

Syllables

Peak era

2010s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

from the German nobiliary particle 'von', meaning 'of, from'

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Von peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

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Popularity in Brazil

71 people · the #52,382 first name in Brazil · median age 46

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Von

Mason Landon Colton Coen King Van

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