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Definition of vernon

vernon

/ˈvɜːrnən/
Ver · non
Plural:Vernons
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vernon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A male given name of Norman and Old French origin.

Example

"Vernon is a classic English given name that saw peak popularity in the early twentieth century."

2

Canadian A city in the Okanagan region of the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada.

3

A commune and town in the Eure department of Normandy, northern France, situated on the banks of the river Seine.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a Norman aristocratic surname, which originally came from a place name in Normandy (such as Vernon in the Eure department). The French place name has Gaulish roots, originating from 'uerno' (meaning 'alder tree').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vernon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vernon
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