Place of alders
Derived from the French word 'vergne', which itself comes from a Gaulish root referring to the alder tree. While often used as a diminutive for Vernon, it stands alone as a short, nature-inspired moniker that peaked in popularity during the early 20th century.
Less common today
Vern isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,468 in 1990.
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