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Wren vs Verna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Girl #213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small bird (the wren)"

Origin: Old English (wrenna)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#213
Total SSA Count
1,442
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Verna

Girl #4,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring, born in spring"

Origin: Latin 'vernus' (of spring)

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,922
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wren Rank #213
Verna Rank #4,922

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #4922 for Verna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wren or Verna more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Verna at #4922 in the United States.

What do Wren and Verna mean?

Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin). Verna means "spring, born in spring" (Latin 'vernus' (of spring) origin).

Are Wren and Verna boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a girl name. Verna is primarily a girl name.

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