Von vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Von

Boy #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

German American African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Von Rank #1,999

Gene Rank #1,910

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #1999 for Von.

Is Von or Gene more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Von at #1999 in the United States.

What do Von and Gene mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Von and Gene boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.