Vernon vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vernon

Boy #1,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder grove"

Origin: Gaulish/Norman French

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Vernon Rank #1,557

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1557 for Vernon.

Is Vernon or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Vernon at #1557 in the United States.

What do Vernon and Terrence mean?

Vernon means "alder grove" (Gaulish/Norman French origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Vernon and Terrence boy or girl names?

Vernon is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.