US Popularity:4655
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Welsh
Meaning:From, of; Small
Give baby a name to always remind them where they come from! Von is a masculine moniker of German origin. It is a commonly used prefix or term, which you might recognize from various surnames like Von Stein or Von Trapp, and was often used to indicate noble familial ties. It means “from” or “of” and is a short and sweet reminder to your little one about their ancestral roots. Additionally, Von might be a respelling of the Welsh Vaughn, meaning “small,” or it could be of Old Norse origin, where it has a meaningful definition of “hope.” For such a seemingly simple moniker, there is obviously a lot to love about Von—just like there will be a lot to love about baby!

Von Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Von is currently #2376 on The Bump
Boy:Von is currently #735 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Von is currently #4655 in U.S. births
Boy:Von is currently #1380 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4655
in 2022
- 278
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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