Sir vs Von

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

American English Caribbean

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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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Sir Rank #1,964

Von Rank #1,999

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #1999 for Von.

Is Sir or Von more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Von at #1999 in the United States.

What do Sir and Von mean?

Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin). Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin).

Are Sir and Von boy or girl names?

Sir is primarily a boy name. Von is primarily a boy name.