Von
Meaning
"from, of (noble German particle)"
Origin: German
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,999
- Total SSA Count
- 77
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from, of (noble German particle)"
Origin: German
"white, fair-complexioned"
Origin: Old English
Von is more popular, ranked #1999 vs #2108 for Whit.
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Von is more popular, ranked #1999 compared to Whit at #2108 in the United States.
Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin).
Von is primarily a boy name. Whit is primarily a boy name.