Ilse vs Verna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilse

Girl #5,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,017
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Il, Ilsy

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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
Nicknames
Vern

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Popularity Comparison

Ilse Rank #5,017
Verna Rank #4,922

Verna is more popular, ranked #4922 vs #5017 for Ilse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilse ___

  • Ilse Marie
  • Ilse Louise
  • Ilse Anne
  • Ilse Sophie
  • Ilse Katrine
  • Ilse Renate

Verna ___

  • Verna Rose
  • Verna Mae
  • Verna Louise
  • Verna Ann
  • Verna Jean
  • Verna Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilse

Liesel Klaus Greta Hans Heike

If you choose Verna

Vera Fern Flora Hazel Myrtle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilse or Verna more popular?

Verna is more popular, ranked #4922 compared to Ilse at #5017 in the United States.

What do Ilse and Verna mean?

Ilse means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Verna means "spring, born in spring" (Latin 'vernus' (of spring) origin).

Are Ilse and Verna boy or girl names?

Ilse is primarily a girl name. Verna is primarily a girl name.

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