Von

Norse
"hope"

Von Origin and Meaning

The name Von is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Norse origin meaning "hope".

One of those midcentury shortenings that are starting to sound cool again, though we prefer Van.

# 977 in the US

Von Rank in US Top 1000

# 1295 on Nameberry

Von Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Von Popularity

Famous People Named Von

  • Vonnie B'Vsean "Von" Miller
    American NFL player
  • Earle Lavon "Von" Freeman
    American jazz saxophonist
  • Von Francis Hayes
    American baseball player
  • Vakeaton Quamar "Von" Wafer
    American basketball player
  • Vontaze DeLeon Burfict
    American NFL player

Von in Pop Culture

  • Von Von Von
    fictional character performed by humorist Hugh Gallagher
  • Yvonne "Von" Ryan
    character from Australian TV series "All Saints"
  • Von Maur
    upscale American department store
  • Vons
    grocery chain