What does the name Vernon mean?

The name Vernon means "Alder tree".

What is the origin of the name Vernon?

Vernon is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 112 babies were named Vernon in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Vernon is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 112 →

All-Time Total: 142,372

Peak Year: 1920

Vernon is of English origin, derived from a surname meaning "place of alder trees."

Boy names closely related to Vernon

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Girl names closely related to Vernon

Layne Rayne Kendal Krista Carli Jena Kylah Amyah

Names with similar meaning to Vernon

Lavern Laverne Vern Verna

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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