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Seren

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEH-ren /ˈsɛ.rɛn/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh seren, 'a star'; used for both sexes (more often for girls)Low

In 30 seconds: A star: Seren is Welsh. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'SEH-ren'). Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningFrom the Welsh seren, 'a star'; used for both sexes (more often for girls)

U.S. rank (2025)#9570 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 55

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Seren comes from the Welsh seren, 'a star'; used for both sexes (more often for girls; we note this). A lyrical, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'SEH-ren').

In the U.S. it appears in Welsh families. Rare, a-star at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Seren means 'a star' in Welsh — a lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (more often for girls; said 'SEH-ren').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Seren — Welsh; unisex

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seren mean?

Seren is Welsh for 'a star'; used for both sexes (more often girls'); here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Seren?

It's said SEH-ren /ˈsɛ.rɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Seren a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Seren?

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