Vernon
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ English / French / Cornish / Germanic ◈ 2 syllables
"Of The Alder Tree"

From English / French / Cornish / Germanic

Vernon means alder grove or springlike — from the Old French/Latin. Mount Vernon IS George Washington's home — the most sacred American residence. Vernon IS one of England's most historic names. Two syllables of Washington's-home, the most sacred American residence, and Old French alder-grove.

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Vernon at a glance
MeaningOf The Alder Tree
OriginEnglish / French / Cornish / Germanic
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#1568
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Why parents love Vernon
  • Mount Vernon IS George Washington's home.
  • The most sacred American residence.
  • Two syllables with a strong, French sound: VER-non.
  • The meaning alder grove IS naturally noble.
  • The most presidentially sacred name.
The vibe of Vernon
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Origin & history of Vernon
Old French/Latin (alder grove) Vernon
1
English / French / Cornish / Germanic roots
Vernon means alder grove. Mount Vernon IS George Washington's home — the most sacred American residence.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Old French; Mount Vernon.
3
Today
Vernon remains a beloved choice, ranking #1568 in the US. 148,252 babies have been named Vernon since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Vernon?
1920 peak year
Vernon has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1568), with about 109 babies named Vernon each year. In 1920, 3,144 babies were named Vernon (ranked #65 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 148,252.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
3,144 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #65)
109 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,090 Total registrations
last 10 years
148,252 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,568) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Vernon
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Vernon's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — Mount-Vernon seeking. People named Vernon tend to be strong, sacred, and gifted at being Washington's most sacred home.

Washington's most sacred home
Mount-Vernon
American-residence
Alder-grove
French-noble
V4
E5
R9
N5
O6
N5
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
Personality of Vernon
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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