Von vs Oswald

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 #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

English German American

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Von Rank #1,999

Oswald Rank #2,124

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 vs #2124 for Oswald.

Is Von or Oswald more popular?

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 compared to Oswald at #2124 in the United States.

What do Von and Oswald mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin).

Are Von and Oswald boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Oswald is primarily a boy name.