Wren
Wren is a unisex name of English origin meaning “small songbird.” It ranked #231 in the United States in 2025. Wren refers to the tiny, melodious songbird.
how do you pronounce Wren?
REN
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what does Wren mean?
The name Wren means “small songbird.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Wren refers to the tiny, melodious songbird. In Celtic mythology, the wren was 'the king of all birds.' Its single-syllable simplicity and nature connection make it one of the fastest-rising names, nearly doubling in popularity since 2018.
where does the name Wren come from?
Wikipedia derives Wren directly from the English name of the songbird. Wiktionary gives a different, more specific route for at least one line of the surname: from WRNS, the initialism for the Women's Royal Naval Service — members of which were nicknamed Wrens — with the spelling then reinforced by the coincidental bird name.
the history of Wren
Its use as a unisex given name is, per Wikipedia, a transferred use of the surname; no history beyond that is given in the sources retrieved here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #231 |
| 2024 | #214 |
| 2023 | #195 |
| 2022 | #184 |
| 2021 | #252 |
| 2020 | #360 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Wren?
- Christopher Wren (architect of St. Paul's Cathedral)
- Wren (bird revered in Celtic folklore)
what names are similar to Wren?
what names go well with Wren?
Sibling names that share Wren's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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