Vern
Meaning of Vern
Vern is a unisex name with origins in English. It is a shortened form of the name Vernon. The name Vern has a straightforward pronunciation in both British and American English, pronounced as vurn (/vɜːn/).
Vern has been consistently used as a given name in the United States, although it has not reached high levels of popularity. In recent years, it has been given to only a handful of newborns each year. However, there was a period in the mid-20th century when Vern enjoyed more popularity, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s.
The name Vern is associated with qualities such as strength and dependability. Parents who choose this name for their child may be drawn to its simplicity and timeless appeal. Whether used for a boy or girl, Vern can be a unique choice that stands out among more popular names while still maintaining a sense of familiarity.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as vurn (/vɜːn/)
American English
- Pronunced as vurn (/vɝn/)
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Notable People Named Vern
| Vern Buchanan - Vernon Gale Buchanan is a prominent American businessman and politician who has been serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 16th congressional district since 2013. |
| Vern Cotter - Vernon Anthony Cotter is a former New Zealand rugby player and coach, known for his coaching roles with the Crusaders, Clermont Auvergne, Scotland, and Fiji national teams. |
| Vern Ehlers - Vernon James Ehlers was an American physicist and politician who represented Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican from 1993 to 2011, with prior service in the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives. |
| Vern Gosdin - Vernon Gosdin, also known as "The Voice" in country music, was an American country music singer with 19 top-10 solo hits on the country music charts, including three number one hits. |
| Vern Ruhle - Vernon Gerald Ruhle was a right-handed pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball, known for his 13 seasons with the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros. |
| Vern Stephens - Vernon Decatur Stephens, also known as "Little Slug", was a renowned American professional baseball player, known for his powerful hitting and multiple All-Star appearances. |
| Vern Mikkelsen - Arild Verner Agerskov Mikkelsen, a prominent American professional basketball player in the 1950s, was known for his tenacious defense and remarkable durability, earning six All-Star selections and induction into the NAIA Basketball Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995. |
| Vern Yip is an American interior designer known for his appearances on TLC's Trading Spaces and as a judge on HGTV's Design Star, as well as hosting HGTV's Deserving Design and Urban Oasis. |
| Vern Bowrey - Vernon Arthur Bowrey is an Australian former representative rowing coxswain and Olympian who competed in the men's coxed four event at the 1972 Munich Olympics. |
| Vern Huffman - Richard Vernon Huffman, born in Mooreland, Indiana, was an American football and basketball player raised in New Castle, Indiana. |
| Vern Krishna is a prominent law professor and author known for his expertise in tax, international tax, and business law. |
| Vern Davis - Vernon Charles Davis is a former American football defensive back who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles after playing college football at Western Michigan. |
| Vern Fuller - Vernon Gordon Fuller is a retired American professional baseball player who played for the Cleveland Indians in the 1960s. |
| Vern Curtis - Vernon Eugene Curtis, also known as "Turk," was a right-handed American professional baseball pitcher who played for the Washington Senators and served in the United States Navy during World War II. |
| Vern Duncan - Vernon Van Duke Duncan was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Baltimore Terrapins. |
