Sewall vs Varney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Varney

Boy #20,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the alder grove"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Norman British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,393
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Varn, Var

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Sewall Rank #20,243
Varney Rank #20,393

Sewall is more popular, ranked #20243 vs #20393 for Varney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sewall ___

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Varney ___

  • Varney James
  • Varney Hugh
  • Varney Thomas
  • Varney William
  • Varney Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Varney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sewall or Varney more popular?

Sewall is more popular, ranked #20243 compared to Varney at #20393 in the United States.

What do Sewall and Varney mean?

Varney means "from the alder grove" (Old French origin).

Are Sewall and Varney boy or girl names?

Sewall is primarily a boy name. Varney is primarily a boy name.

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