Von vs Hans

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 #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

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Von Rank #1,999

Hans Rank #1,325

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #1999 for Von.

Is Von or Hans more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Von at #1999 in the United States.

What do Von and Hans mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Von and Hans boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.