Righteous vs Lavern

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Righteous

Boy #4,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morally right, virtuous, just"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

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Righteous Rank #4,344

Lavern Rank #4,147

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 vs #4344 for Righteous.

Is Righteous or Lavern more popular?

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 compared to Righteous at #4344 in the United States.

What do Righteous and Lavern mean?

Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Righteous and Lavern boy or girl names?

Righteous is primarily a boy name. Lavern is primarily a boy name.