Warren

At a Glance

Meaning

From a Norman place/river name meaning 'flowing water'

Origin

Old French/Norman (place name, ultimately Gaulish)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

WOR-enListen

Warren is a boy's name with a vintage, timeless, classic feel. It comes from a Norman place name (ultimately Gaulish in origin) meaning 'flowing water' — not, as popularly claimed, 'gamekeeper' or a reference to a rabbit warren; that's the unrelated English word, while the name traces back to the Norman de Warenne. It's pronounced WOR-en.

Meaning & Origin of Warren

Meaning: From a norman place/river name meaning 'flowing water'.

Origin: Old French/Norman (place name, ultimately Gaulish).

A common claim: Popularly said to mean 'gamekeeper' or to reference a rabbit warren/game enclosure. Actually: Warren doesn't mean 'gamekeeper' or refer to a rabbit enclosure — that's the unrelated English word 'warren'; the name actually derives from the Norman place name de Warenne, from a Gaulish word for flowing water.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Warren

Popularity of Warren

Warren peaked at #24 in 1921 with 7,798 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #262 with 1,327, based on Social Security data spanning 1880-2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Warren mean?

From a norman place/river name meaning ‘flowing water’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Warren?

Warren is pronounced WOR-en (IPA: /ˈwɔːrən/).

Is Warren a popular name right now?

Warren peaked at #24 in 1921 and is ranked #262 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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