Find out how popular the first name Verl has been for the last 14 years (from 1974 to 1987) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Verl by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Verl is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1987, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Verl.

The history of the first name Verl

The name Verl is believed to have its roots in the German language. It is a diminutive form of the name Verle, which itself is a variant of the name Veronica. The name Veronica is derived from the Greek name Berenike, which means "bearer of victory."

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Verl was in the 16th century in parts of Germany and Switzerland. It was particularly popular in the southern regions of these countries. The name may have also been used in some parts of Austria during this time period.

There are no known historical references to the name Verl in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the name Veronica, from which Verl is derived, does have biblical connections. In the New Testament, Veronica is said to have wiped the face of Jesus Christ with a cloth as he carried the cross.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Verl was Verl Dummermuth, a Swiss painter who lived from 1541 to 1613. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes in churches throughout Switzerland.

Another notable bearer of the name Verl was Verl Kruger, a German architect who lived from 1857 to 1923. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Reichstag building.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Verl was Verl Alden Barnes, who was born in 1882 and served as the governor of Oklahoma from 1923 to 1927.

Verl Rife, an American inventor and scientist, lived from 1888 to 1971. He is best known for his work on the Rife machine, which was designed to treat various diseases through the use of frequency therapy.

Verl Alma Mortensen, born in 1912, was a Canadian-American academic and author. He served as the president of the University of Utah from 1966 to 1971 and wrote several books on education and philosophy.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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