
The short answer
Warren is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname that was derived either from Norman French warrene meaning ‘animal enclosure’, or else from the town of La Varenne in Normandy. This name was borne by the American president Warren G." It ranked #240 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname that was derived either from Norman French warrene meaning ‘animal enclosure’, or else from the town of La Varenne in Normandy. This name was borne by the American president Warren G. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Warren ranked #240 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #240 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Warren mean?
Warren means "animal enclosure", according to Behind the Name.
Is Warren a popular name?
Warren ranked #240 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Warren a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Warren appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Warren — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.