Jodell vs Verlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jodell

Girl #37,073 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase; from a wooded valley"

Origin: Hebrew and Old English compound

Cultural Roots

American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,073
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Jo, Jodie, Dell

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Verlen

Girl #37,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree grove (from Gaulish via Vernon)"

Origin: Gaulish/French

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,175
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Verlie, Veri, Lennie

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Popularity Comparison

Jodell Rank #37,073
Verlen Rank #37,175

Jodell is more popular, ranked #37073 vs #37175 for Verlen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jodell ___

  • Jodell Mae
  • Jodell Ruth
  • Jodell Ann
  • Jodell Kay
  • Jodell Lynn

Verlen ___

  • Verlen Mae
  • Verlen Jean
  • Verlen Louise
  • Verlen Ann
  • Verlen Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jodell

Laverne Ronell Doyle Loretta Clint

If you choose Verlen

Merle Verna Erline Opal Bertha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jodell or Verlen more popular?

Jodell is more popular, ranked #37073 compared to Verlen at #37175 in the United States.

What do Jodell and Verlen mean?

Jodell means "God will increase; from a wooded valley" (Hebrew and Old English compound origin). Verlen means "alder tree grove (from Gaulish via Vernon)" (Gaulish/French origin).

Are Jodell and Verlen boy or girl names?

Jodell is primarily a girl name. Verlen is primarily a girl name.

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