The name Vernon is a girl's name of English origin meaning "place of alders".

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The name Vernon peaked for girls at #869 in 1896. Vernon is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Vernon is a boy's name of English origin meaning "place of alders".

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Once aristocratic British surname yet to be revived.  Vince Vaughn recently gave his son the same double initials as his own when he named him Vernon Vaughn.

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The name Vernon is currently ranked #970 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #65 in 1920. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in VERNON, VERNON, and VERNON. Vernon is occasionally used for girls in 1987.

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