Von vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Von

Boy #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

German American African American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Von Rank #1,999

Ames Rank #2,018

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Von or Ames more popular?

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Von and Ames mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Von and Ames boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.