Von vs Kolbe

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 #1,940 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"club, mace (Germanic surname root)"

Origin: Old German

Polish American Catholic

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Von Rank #1,999

Kolbe Rank #1,940

Kolbe is more popular, ranked #1940 vs #1999 for Von.

Is Von or Kolbe more popular?

Kolbe is more popular, ranked #1940 compared to Von at #1999 in the United States.

What do Von and Kolbe mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Kolbe means "club, mace (Germanic surname root)" (Old German origin).

Are Von and Kolbe boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Kolbe is primarily a boy name.