Oswald vs Von

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oswald

Boy #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

English German American

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Boy #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

German American African American

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Oswald Rank #2,124

Von Rank #1,999

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 vs #2124 for Oswald.

Is Oswald or Von more popular?

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 compared to Oswald at #2124 in the United States.

What do Oswald and Von mean?

Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin). Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin).

Are Oswald and Von boy or girl names?

Oswald is primarily a boy name. Von is primarily a boy name.