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Fenris

♂ Boy

Pronounced FEN-ris /ˈfɛn.rɪs/High

Meaning: From Fenrir/Fenris — a monstrous wolf of Norse mythology, whose name is linked to 'a fen/marsh dweller'; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: The great wolf: Fenris is Norse. Crisp, bold, and warm. We note the myth.
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Origin LowNorse
MeaningFrom Fenrir/Fenris — a monstrous wolf of Norse mythology, whose name is linked to 'a fen/marsh dweller'; we note the myth
U.S. rank (2025)#9172 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220112025

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

Fenris comes from Fenrir/Fenris — a monstrous wolf of Norse mythology, whose name is linked to 'a fen/marsh dweller' (we note the myth). A crisp, bold name (said 'FEN-ris').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern mythology/fantasy name. Rare, the-great-wolf at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Fenris (Fenrir) is a monstrous wolf of Norse mythology — a crisp, bold name (we note the myth; said 'FEN-ris').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Fenrir — Norse mythology

Variations

FenrirFenriss

Nicknames

Fen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fenris mean?

Fenris (Fenrir) is a monstrous wolf of Norse mythology; its name is linked to 'a fen/marsh dweller'. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Fenris?

It's said FEN-ris /ˈfɛn.rɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fenris a boy or girl name?

Fenris is a boy's name.

How popular is Fenris?

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

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