Verse

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Pronounced VURS /ˈvɜrs/High

Meaning: From the English word verse — via the Latin versus, 'a line; a turning of the plough', hence 'a line of poetry; a verse'; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A verse; a line of poetry: Verse is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word verse — via the Latin versus, 'a line; a turning of the plough', hence 'a line of poetry; a verse'; a word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#8246 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 34

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Verse comes from the English word verse — via the Latin versus, 'a line; a turning of the plough', hence 'a line of poetry; a verse'; a word-name (we note the word-name). A crisp, modern name (said 'VURS').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, a-verse at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Verse comes from the Latin versus, 'a line; a turning of the plough', hence 'a line of poetry' — a crisp word-name (we note the word-name; said 'VURS').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Verse — word-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Verse mean?

Verse is an English word-name — 'a verse; a line of poetry' (from Latin versus). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Verse?

It's said VURS /ˈvɜrs/ — one syllable.

Is Verse a boy or girl name?

Verse is a boy's name here.

How popular is Verse?

Verse is a very rare name in the U.S.