James vs Von

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Von

Boy #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,999
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Von Rank #1,999

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1999 for Von.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Von ___

  • Von Alexander
  • Von James
  • Von Michael
  • Von Andre
  • Von Christopher
  • Von Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Von

Zara Kai Nia Ace Juno

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Von more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Von at #1999 in the United States.

What do James and Von mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin).

Are James and Von boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Von is primarily a boy name.

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