Varney vs Virden

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

Varney Rank #20,393
Virden Rank #20,287

Virden is more popular, ranked #20287 vs #20393 for Varney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Varney ___

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

Virden ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Varney or Virden more popular?

Virden is more popular, ranked #20287 compared to Varney at #20393 in the United States.

What do Varney and Virden mean?

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

Are Varney and Virden boy or girl names?

Varney is primarily a boy name. Virden is primarily a boy name.

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