Von vs Wendell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Von Rank #1,999
Wendell Rank #2,062

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 vs #2062 for Wendell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Von ___

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

Wendell ___

  • Wendell James
  • Wendell Lee
  • Wendell Thomas
  • Wendell Earl
  • Wendell Scott
  • Wendell Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Von

Zara Kai Nia Ace Juno

If you choose Wendell

Everett Harold Mildred Eleanor Clifford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Von or Wendell more popular?

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 compared to Wendell at #2062 in the United States.

What do Von and Wendell mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin).

Are Von and Wendell boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Wendell is primarily a boy name.

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