Vern
Pronunciation: [ v-ERN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Vern first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,372 babies have been named Vern in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vern is past its peak , currently ranked #19,675 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,675
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Vern is also used as a girl name, ranked #28894.
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Germanic origin
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Old High German origin
"resolute protector, will-helmet"
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Scottish Gaelic origin
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About the Name Vern
Vern is a boy name .
Is Vern a boy or girl name? Vern is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,675 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,894. Vern is more commonly used as a boy name.
Vern is currently ranked #19,675 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Vern include Vernon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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