Von Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Von Name at a Glance

Name	Von
Meaning	The prefex 'Von' is equivalent of 'Van' in Dutch names and of 'de' in French names.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Von Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Von means “The prefex 'Von' is equivalent of 'Van' in Dutch names and of 'de' in French names”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Von Name Origin

Our database records Von under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Von a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Von is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Von

When considering Von for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.