Wren is a unisex name of English origin meaning “cave-dweller.” In 2024 it was given to 1,659 babies in the United States.
Wren belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “cave-dweller” — 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, Wren first appears in Social Security records in 1888 and has been given to 14,363 babies since 1880, including 1,659 in 2024.
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Wren means “cave-dweller” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.
Wren is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,659 babies received the name in the US.
Wren comes from the English & American tradition.
Wren is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1888 and has been given to 14,363 babies since 1880.
Wren is pronounced /ɹɛn/ (IPA).
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