Lavern vs Trellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lavern

Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,147
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vern, La

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Trellis

Girl #19,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,482
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trell, Ellie

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Popularity Comparison

Lavern Rank #4,147
Trellis Rank #19,482

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 vs #19482 for Trellis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lavern ___

  • Lavern James
  • Lavern Eugene
  • Lavern Frederick
  • Lavern Thomas
  • Lavern Raymond
  • Lavern Earl

Trellis ___

  • Trellis Rose
  • Trellis Mae
  • Trellis Joy
  • Trellis Fern
  • Trellis June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lavern

Verdell Delroy Shirley Maxine Darlene

If you choose Trellis

Wren Briar Sage Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lavern or Trellis more popular?

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 compared to Trellis at #19482 in the United States.

What do Lavern and Trellis mean?

Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin). Trellis means "latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Lavern and Trellis boy or girl names?

Lavern is primarily a boy name. Trellis is primarily a girl name.

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