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Warren

OriginEnglish from French
Meaning"park-keeper"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#240

2025 SSA

US rank · girls#5713

2025 SSA

About Warren

Long lingering in limbo, Warren suddenly seems to be on the cusp of revival. One of the oldest recorded English surnames, Warren's popularity in the U.S. dates back to the nineteenth century, and by 1921, reached its peak at Number 24.

Warren for boys#240 US

At one time it was bestowed in honor of General Joseph Warren, the first hero of the Revolution, who was killed at Bunker Hill. There have also been a number of notable first-named Warrens, including the 29th president, Warren Gamaliel Harding, financier Warren Buffett, actor Warren Beatty and musician Warren Zevon. NFL defensive tackle Warren Sapp was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.

Warren for girls#5713 US

An outdoorsy name that's predominantly used for boys, Warren started appearing in the US stats for girls back the early 20th-century, given in small numbers (that could be the result of data input errors). In the late 2010s, it re-joined the stats and was give to 22 girls in 2025. Similar in sound or feel to Wren, Lennon, and Lauren, it could see more use in years to come.

Pronounced WAR-un.

As of October 2026, Warren ranked #240 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #24 in 1921, Nameberry popularity #151.

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  • Warren Jay TerhuneBoy

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  • Warren William ZevonBoy

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  • Warren HaynesBoy

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  • Warren CreavalleBoy

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  • Warren Sabir McGlone aka Steady BBoy

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  • Warren BrownBoy

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  • Warren LewisBoy

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  • (Hans) Warren ChristieBoy

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  • Warren MitchellBoy

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  • (Harold) Warren MoonBoy

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  • Alan James "Warren" ClarkeBoy

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  • Warren Griffin III aka Warren GBoy

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  • Warren James FeeneyBoy

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  • Warren Fales DraperBoy

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  • Earl WarrenBoy

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  • Elizabeth WarrenBoy

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  • Warren Rhodes / Rojas Boy

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  • Warren MearsBoy

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