Verl is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German personal name 'Ferdulf' which comprises the elements 'fard', meaning journey or adventure, and 'wulf', signifying wolf. This name was introduced into Britain during the early medieval period following the Norman Conquest in 1066. It has since become a rare but historic first name with a unique character, offering an uncommon option for parents seeking distinctive names.
The name Verl experienced varying popularity throughout the years, with significant fluctuations. In the early years (1895-1930), there were several periods of higher birth numbers, notably reaching a peak of 11 births in 1911 and then a dramatic increase to 27 births in 1912. However, post-WWII (1946 onwards), the popularity of the name Verl dropped significantly, with fewer than 30 births per year recorded until it became quite rare after the 1960s, with single-digit birth numbers becoming commonplace by the 1970s and continuing into the late 1980s. Overall, there were a total of 2517 births named Verl between 1895 and 1987.