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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Vernon
Gaulish and Old French
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Usage of the Name Vernon
English
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Meaning of the Name Vernon
The name Vernon comes from a surname, which is derived from an Old French place name, which is itself derived from the Gaulish word "vern" meaning "alder tree" and a suffix indicating a location.
So, the name Vernon means "place of alders" in Gaulish.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Vernon Dean (born 1959), an American footballer;
Vernon Campbell (born 1961), an American actor;
Vernon Kay (born 1974), an English television presenter and model.
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