Lavern vs Greer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lavern

Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American African American

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Boy #3,982 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

Scottish English American

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Lavern Rank #4,147

Greer Rank #3,982

Greer is more popular, ranked #3982 vs #4147 for Lavern.

Is Lavern or Greer more popular?

Greer is more popular, ranked #3982 compared to Lavern at #4147 in the United States.

What do Lavern and Greer mean?

Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin). Greer means "watchful, alert, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Lavern and Greer boy or girl names?

Lavern is primarily a boy name. Greer is primarily a boy name.