Von vs Mayer

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 #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Von Rank #1,999

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1999 for Von.

Is Von or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Von at #1999 in the United States.

What do Von and Mayer mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Von and Mayer boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.