Warren

Warren is a boy's name of English origin meaning “river, water and water, rain, flow.” In 2024 it was given to 1,327 boys in the United States.

Warren at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“river, water and water, rain, flow”
Pronunciation
/ˈwɒɹən/

About the name Warren

Warren belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “river, water and water, rain, flow” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Warren first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #24 in 1921, and in 2024 1,327 babies received the name — 183,044 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Warren in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#24 in 1921
Peak year
1921
Babies named Warren in 2024
1,327
Total since 1880
183,044

Warren in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#198 in 2008
Babies named Warren in 2025
26
Total since 1996
2,813

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Warren mean?

Warren means “river, water and water, rain, flow” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Warren a boy or girl name?

Warren is a boy name. In 2024, 1,327 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Warren?

Warren comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Warren?

Warren first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #24 in 1921, and 1,327 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Warren?

Warren is pronounced /ˈwɒɹən/ (IPA).

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