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Wrenn

♂ Boy

Pronounced REN /ˈrɛn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Wren, from the small songbird (Old English wrenna) and the English surname Wren, famous via architect Christopher Wren. The double-n Wrenn form is a surname variant.Low

In 30 seconds: A little-bird name: Wrenn is the songbird (and a surname), said 'REN'. A crisp one-beat nature pick.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Wren, from the small songbird (Old English wrenna) and the English surname Wren, famous via architect Christopher Wren. The double-n Wrenn form is a surname variant.
U.S. rank (2024)#12223 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219872024

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

Wrenn is a variant spelling of Wren, from the tiny songbird (Old English wrenna) and the English surname carried by architect Christopher Wren. The double-n form reads as a surname-style nature name, brisk and modern (said 'REN').

As a boys' first name it appears only rarely in the U.S., with Wren more often used for girls. Rare, nature-bright, and crisp.

Did you know? Wrenn is a spelling of Wren — the small, lively songbird — and also an English surname famous through architect Christopher Wren (said 'REN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Wrenn — Bird name / English surname (Wren variant)

Variations

WrenRenWrenne

Nicknames

RenWren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wrenn mean?

Wrenn is a spelling of Wren, from the small songbird and the English surname (as in Christopher Wren).

How do you pronounce Wrenn?

It's said REN /ˈrɛn/ — one syllable; the W is silent.

Is Wrenn a boy or girl name?

Wrenn is used here as a boy's name, though Wren is often used for girls.

How popular is Wrenn?

Wrenn is a rare boys' name in the U.S.

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