Earl vs Von

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

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Earl Rank #2,165

Von Rank #1,999

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Von more popular?

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Von mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin).

Are Earl and Von boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Von is primarily a boy name.