Pax vs Von

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pax

Boy #1,983 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,983
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Pax Rank #1,983
Von Rank #1,999

Pax is more popular, ranked #1983 vs #1999 for Von.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pax ___

  • Pax James
  • Pax Oliver
  • Pax Elliot
  • Pax Benjamin
  • Pax Theodore
  • Pax Alexander

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 Pax

Lux Jude Zion Nova Sage

If you choose Von

Zara Kai Nia Ace Juno

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pax or Von more popular?

Pax is more popular, ranked #1983 compared to Von at #1999 in the United States.

What do Pax and Von mean?

Pax means "peace" (Latin origin). Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin).

Are Pax and Von boy or girl names?

Pax is primarily a boy name. Von is primarily a boy name.

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