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Fen

♂ Boy

Pronounced FEN /ˈfɛn/High

Meaning: Variously from the English fen ('a marsh; a low wetland') and the Chinese Fen (variously 'fragrance' or a river-name); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A marsh/wetland; fragrance: Fen is English/Chinese. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes; routes layered.
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Origin LowEnglish, Chinese
MeaningVariously from the English fen ('a marsh; a low wetland') and the Chinese Fen (variously 'fragrance' or a river-name); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10180 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 28

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320202024

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

Fen comes variously from the English fen ('a marsh; a low wetland') and the Chinese Fen (variously 'fragrance' or a river-name); used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'FEN').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a short nature-name. Rare, a-marsh at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Fen is variously 'a marsh; a wetland' in English and 'fragrance' in Chinese — a crisp, short nature-name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'FEN').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Fen — English/Chinese; unisex; routes layered

Variations

FennFenwick

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fen mean?

Fen is variously 'a marsh; a wetland' (English) and 'fragrance' (Chinese); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Fen?

It's said FEN /ˈfɛn/ — one syllable.

Is Fen a boy or girl name?

Fen is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Fen?

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

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