Von vs Mendel

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 #1,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"comforter, consoler (from Menachem)"

Origin: Hebrew

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Von Rank #1,999

Mendel Rank #1,594

Mendel is more popular, ranked #1594 vs #1999 for Von.

Is Von or Mendel more popular?

Mendel is more popular, ranked #1594 compared to Von at #1999 in the United States.

What do Von and Mendel mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Mendel means "comforter, consoler (from Menachem)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Von and Mendel boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Mendel is primarily a boy name.