BoyTransalpine Gaulish origin2 syllables
Vernon
Meaning: “alder”
About the name Vernon
Vernon is a boy name with Transalpine Gaulish roots, meaning “alder”.
It has a vintage, unique feel. In 2025, Vernon ranked #1387 for boys in the US, with 133 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1947. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Vernon were boys.
Etymology
From Transalpine Gaulish, meaning “alder”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Vernon”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1387
- In 2015
- #1545
- Babies in 2025
- 133
Popularity of Vernon, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.