Soren
Soren is a boys' name of Norse origin meaning “stern, severe, thunder god.” It ranked #340 in the United States in 2025. Soren derives from the Old Norse name associated with the thunder god Thor.
how do you pronounce Soren?
SOR-en
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what does Soren mean?
The name Soren means “stern, severe, thunder god.” It comes from the Norse language tradition.
Soren derives from the Old Norse name associated with the thunder god Thor. Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard is its most famous bearer. It has a scholarly, Scandinavian cool that has driven steady growth in the US.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #340 |
| 2023 | #375 |
| 2022 | #415 |
| 2021 | #460 |
| 2020 | #509 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Soren?
- Soren Kierkegaard (Danish philosopher)
- Soren (Guardians of Ga'Hoole character)
- Soren Lorensen (Outnumbered character)
what names are similar to Soren?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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