Von vs Earl

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 #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Von Rank #1,999

Earl Rank #2,165

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

Is Von or Earl more popular?

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

What do Von and Earl mean?

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

Are Von and Earl boy or girl names?

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