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Fenwick

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How to Pronounce Fenwick

Pronounced FEN-wik /ˈfɛn.wɪk/Medium

Meaning: An English surname and place-name from Old English 'fenn' ('marsh, fen') and 'wic' ('farm, dwelling') — 'the farm by the marsh.' Carried from place to surname to given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Fenwick — 'marsh farm' (English) (said 'FEN-wik'). An English surname-name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname and place-name from Old English 'fenn' ('marsh, fen') and 'wic' ('farm, dwelling') — 'the farm by the marsh.' Carried from place to surname to given name.
U.S. rank (2019)#10082 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 51
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919132019

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

Fenwick is an English surname and place-name, 'marsh farm'; a crisp English surname-name (said 'FEN-wik').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, English, and crisp.

Did you know? Fenwick joins Old English 'fenn' ('marsh') and 'wic' ('farm') — 'the farm by the fen' — a place turned surname turned first name (said 'FEN-wik').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Fenwick — English surname/place-name; 'marsh farm'

Variations

Fenwyck

Nicknames

FenWick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fenwick mean?

Fenwick is an English surname and place-name, from 'fenn' ('marsh') and 'wic' ('farm') — 'the farm by the marsh.'

How do you pronounce Fenwick?

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

Is Fenwick a boy or girl name?

Here Fenwick is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Fenwick?

Fenwick is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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