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Warren

♀ Girl

Pronounced WOR-en /ˈwɔr.ən/High

Meaning: From the Norman French, variously 'a game park/enclosure (a rabbit warren)' and 'a guardian/defender' (from a Germanic root); a surname; more often a boys' name; here for a girlLow

In 30 seconds: A game park; a guardian: Warren is English. Crisp, classic, and warm. More often a boys' name — here a girl.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the Norman French, variously 'a game park/enclosure (a rabbit warren)' and 'a guardian/defender' (from a Germanic root); a surname; more often a boys' name; here for a girl
U.S. rank (2025)#5713 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1929
Total births (all-time)≈ 984

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192919022025

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

Warren comes from the Norman French, variously 'a game park/enclosure (a rabbit warren)' and 'a guardian/defender' (from a Germanic root); a surname (more often a boys' name; here for a girl; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (slug distinguished; said 'WOR-en').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-first-name, more common for boys. Rare for a girl, a-guardian at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Warren is variously 'a game park' and 'a guardian/defender' (Norman French/Germanic) — a surname more often a boys' name; here for a girl (said 'WOR-en').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Warren — English/French surname; cross-sex

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Warren mean?

Warren is variously 'a game park' and 'a guardian/defender' (Norman French/Germanic); a surname. It is more often a boys' name; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Warren?

It's said WOR-en /ˈwɔr.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Warren a boy or girl name?

Warren is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Warren?

Warren is a rare given name for girls in the U.S.

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