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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Place of the alder trees
- Origin
- Old French/Norman (surname and place name, root ultimately Gaulish)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- VER-nun
Vernon (VER-nun) means "place of the alder trees," a name that began as an Old French and Norman place name and surname, with roots that trace back to Gaulish. It sounds like a name with a little old-fashioned warmth, and it comes with a real sense of landscape built right in.
Meaning & Origin of Vernon
Meaning: Place of the alder trees.
Origin: Old French/Norman (surname and place name, root ultimately Gaulish).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Vernon
VER-nunIPA /ˈvɜːrnən/
Popularity of Vernon
Vernon peaked in the U.S. at #65 in 1919, when 2,929 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1557, with 112 babies named Vernon that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Vernon mean?
Place of the alder trees. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Vernon?
Vernon is pronounced VER-nun (IPA: /ˈvɜːrnən/).
Is Vernon a popular name right now?
Vernon peaked at #65 in 1919 and is ranked #1557 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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