Verden is a rare and unique given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words 'weard' meaning 'guardian' and 'denu' meaning 'valley'. Thus, Verden translates to 'guardian of the valley'. This moniker was once used as a surname but has since become more popular as a first name for both boys and girls. Spelling variations include Verdin, Verdain, and Warden.
The name Verden experienced fluctuations in popularity over the specified years, with the highest number of births occurring in 1922 and the lowest in 1916 and 1918.