Warren Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Warren Overview

Meaning

Game-preserve, park-keeper

Gender

Boy

Origin

English, French

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “wær,” or Norman French word “warrene”

Pronunciation

/ˈwɔːr.ən/

Popularity

Warren is commonly used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the USA and Canada. In 2023, Warren ranked #327 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Vintage, Classic, Traditional

Associated Traits

Reliable, dignified, steadfast

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the qualities of guardianship and protection.

Name Day

October 15 (USA)
A Deep Dive

Warren Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Werner, Varenne, Varian, Warin, Warinus, Warn, Warenne

Common Nicknames

Wren, Ren, Warry, Wazza, Waz

Diminutives

Warnie, Warrie, Renny, Wary, Renzo

Famous People

  • Warren Buffett
    (American Investor)
  • Warren Beatty
    (American Actor)
  • Warren G
    (American Rapper)
  • Warren Moon
    (American Football Player)
  • Warren Ellis
    (British Writer)
  • Warren Oates
    (American Actor)
  • Warren Zevon
    (American Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Warren Worthington III
    ("X-Men," Comic Series)
  • "Warren the Ape"
    (TV Series)
  • Warren Peace
    ("Sky High," Film)
  • Warren Schmidt
    ("About Schmidt," Film)
  • "Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts"
    (Documentary)
  • Warren Mears
    ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," TV Series)
  • Warren Beatty
    ("Dick Tracy," Film)

Places

  • Warren City
    (Michigan, USA)
  • Warren River
    (Western Australia, Australia)
  • Warren Mountain
    (Vermont, USA)
  • Warren Park
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Warren County
    (New York, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Warren?

Warren means “watchman” or “keeper of the park.” This gives the name a strong and protective meaning, making it ideal for parents who are looking for a name that embodies guardianship and responsibility.

What Is the Origin of The Name Warren?

Warren comes from Old English and Norman French origins, derived from the word “wærn” meaning “game park” or “warrene” meaning “enclosure.” Its use as a given name started in medieval England, demonstrating the protective role of a gamekeeper or watchman.

Warren Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Warren in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3462021#3332022#3042023
Top 3 Rankings#241921#391920#431923

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Warren

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023304
(+29 from 2022)
1080
(+66 from 2022)
0.05898
2022333
(+13 from 2021)
1014
(+74 from 2021)
0.05414
2021346
(-3 from 2020)
940
(+4 from 2020)
0.05017
2020343
(+6 from 2019)
936
(-18 from 2019)
0.05060
2019349
(-11 from 2018)
954
(-41 from 2018)
0.04964
2018338
(+22 from 2017)
995
(+82 from 2017)
0.05119
2017360
(+26 from 2016)
913
(+86 from 2016)
0.04613
2016386
(+13 from 2015)
827
(+52 from 2015)
0.04083
2015399
(+33 from 2014)
775
(+75 from 2014)
0.03791
2014432
(+42 from 2013)
700
(+115 from 2013)
0.03416
2013474
(-1 from 2012)
585
(+8 from 2012)
0.02895
2012473
(+24 from 2011)
577
(+53 from 2011)
0.02844
2011497
(-13 from 2010)
524
(-14 from 2010)
0.02579
2010484
(-26 from 2009)
538
(-57 from 2009)
0.02619
2009458
(+56 from 2008)
595
(+65 from 2008)
0.02805
2008514
(-1 from 2007)
530
(+16 from 2007)
0.02431
2007513
(-16 from 2006)
514
(-7 from 2006)
0.02320
2006497
(+53 from 2005)
521
(+86 from 2005)
0.02376
2005550
(-21 from 2004)
435
(-16 from 2004)
0.02045
2004529
(-36 from 2003)
451
(-50 from 2003)
0.02134
2003493
(+34 from 2002)
501
(+74 from 2002)
0.02384
2002527
(-12 from 2001)
427
(-13 from 2001)
0.02066
2001515
(-78 from 2000)
440
(-105 from 2000)
0.02127
2000437
(+30 from 1999)
545
(+59 from 1999)
0.02610
1999467
(-43 from 1998)
486
(-60 from 1998)
0.02384
1998424
(-17 from 1997)
546
(-21 from 1997)
0.02693
1997407
(+23 from 1996)
567
(+43 from 1996)
0.02838
1996430
(-29 from 1995)
524
(-46 from 1995)
0.02615
1995401
(-15 from 1994)
570
(-34 from 1994)
0.02834
1994386
(-10 from 1993)
604
(-21 from 1993)
0.02963
1993376
(-17 from 1992)
625
(-36 from 1992)
0.03026
1992359
(+6 from 1991)
661
(+14 from 1991)
0.03149
1991365
(-26 from 1990)
647
(-81 from 1990)
0.03052
1990339
(-35 from 1989)
728
(-58 from 1989)
0.03383
1989304
(+27 from 1988)
786
(+136 from 1988)
0.03750
1988331
(-30 from 1987)
650
(-64 from 1987)
0.03246
1987301
(-23 from 1986)
714
(-43 from 1986)
0.03661
1986278
No change from 1985
757
(+6 from 1985)
0.03939
1985278
(-18 from 1984)
751
(-48 from 1984)
0.03902
1984260
(-6 from 1983)
799
(-21 from 1983)
0.04257
1983254
(+13 from 1982)
820
(+17 from 1982)
0.04400
1982267
(-3 from 1981)
803
(-17 from 1981)
0.04255
1981264
(+4 from 1980)
820
(+8 from 1980)
0.04403
1980268
(-9 from 1979)
812
(-3 from 1979)
0.04378
1979259
(-1 from 1978)
815
(+27 from 1978)
0.04550
1978258
(-5 from 1977)
788
(-15 from 1977)
0.04612
1977253
(-11 from 1976)
803
(-25 from 1976)
0.04698
1976242
(-10 from 1975)
828
(-62 from 1975)
0.05072
1975232
(-7 from 1974)
890
(-46 from 1974)
0.05486
1974225
(-14 from 1973)
936
(-94 from 1973)
0.05741
1973211
(-3 from 1972)
1030
(-65 from 1972)
0.06383
1972208
(-24 from 1971)
1095
(-290 from 1971)
0.06541
1971184
(-2 from 1970)
1385
(-122 from 1970)
0.07619
1970182
No change from 1969
1507
(-15 from 1969)
0.07912
1969182
(-9 from 1968)
1522
(-26 from 1968)
0.08321
1968173
(-1 from 1967)
1548
(-7 from 1967)
0.08719
1967172
(-5 from 1966)
1555
(-70 from 1966)
0.08739
1966167
(-5 from 1965)
1625
(-200 from 1965)
0.08940
1965162
(-2 from 1964)
1825
(-211 from 1964)
0.09633
1964160
(-8 from 1963)
2036
(-149 from 1963)
0.10044
1963152
No change from 1962
2185
(+19 from 1962)
0.10583
1962152
(+5 from 1961)
2166
(+83 from 1961)
0.10306
1961157
(+8 from 1960)
2083
(+68 from 1960)
0.09657
1960165
(-8 from 1959)
2015
(-163 from 1959)
0.09306
1959157
(-8 from 1958)
2178
(-121 from 1958)
0.10053
1958149
(-2 from 1957)
2299
(-34 from 1957)
0.10669
1957147
(-6 from 1956)
2333
(+1 from 1956)
0.10658
1956141
(-11 from 1955)
2332
(-159 from 1955)
0.10866
1955130
(-4 from 1954)
2491
(-130 from 1954)
0.11917
1954126
(-2 from 1953)
2621
(-16 from 1953)
0.12667
1953124
(-7 from 1952)
2637
(-1 from 1952)
0.13170
1952117
(+1 from 1951)
2638
(+33 from 1951)
0.13369
1951118
No change from 1950
2605
(+138 from 1950)
0.13627
1950118
(-3 from 1949)
2467
(-60 from 1949)
0.13564
1949115
(-6 from 1948)
2527
(-130 from 1948)
0.14023
1948109
(-1 from 1947)
2657
(-71 from 1947)
0.14904
1947108
(-3 from 1946)
2728
(+193 from 1946)
0.14686
1946105
(+1 from 1945)
2535
(+351 from 1945)
0.15360
1945106
(-6 from 1944)
2184
(-165 from 1944)
0.15925
1944100
(+2 from 1943)
2349
(-130 from 1943)
0.16910
1943102
(-5 from 1942)
2479
(+55 from 1942)
0.17042
194297
(+8 from 1941)
2424
(+382 from 1941)
0.17212
1941105
(+5 from 1940)
2042
(+229 from 1940)
0.16273
1940110
(-6 from 1939)
1813
(-79 from 1939)
0.15284
1939104
(-2 from 1938)
1892
(-105 from 1938)
0.16695
1938102
(+4 from 1937)
1997
(+175 from 1937)
0.17572
1937106
(-11 from 1936)
1822
(-154 from 1936)
0.16660
193695
(+2 from 1935)
1976
(-18 from 1935)
0.18566
193597
(-1 from 1934)
1994
(-30 from 1934)
0.18643
193496
(+3 from 1933)
2024
(+216 from 1933)
0.19060
193399
(+3 from 1932)
1808
(+16 from 1932)
0.17722
1932102
(-3 from 1931)
1792
(-42 from 1931)
0.16679
193199
(-3 from 1930)
1834
(-177 from 1930)
0.17144
193096
(-4 from 1929)
2011
(-25 from 1929)
0.17804
192992
(-7 from 1928)
2036
(-326 from 1928)
0.18382
192885
(-6 from 1927)
2362
(-193 from 1927)
0.20698
192779
(-8 from 1926)
2555
(-146 from 1926)
0.21990
192671
(-5 from 1925)
2701
(-244 from 1925)
0.23580
192566
(-8 from 1924)
2945
(-637 from 1924)
0.25577
192458
(-15 from 1923)
3582
(-1238 from 1923)
0.30641
192343
(+2 from 1922)
4820
(+336 from 1922)
0.42569
192245
(-21 from 1921)
4484
(-3314 from 1921)
0.39851
192124
(+15 from 1920)
7798
(+2306 from 1920)
0.68528
192039
(+44 from 1919)
5492
(+3312 from 1919)
0.49892
191983
(+7 from 1918)
2180
(+190 from 1918)
0.21471
191890
(+3 from 1917)
1990
(+247 from 1917)
0.18977
191793
(+9 from 1916)
1743
(+194 from 1916)
0.18169
1916102
(+3 from 1915)
1549
(+129 from 1915)
0.16778
1915105
(+3 from 1914)
1420
(+387 from 1914)
0.16119
1914108
(+1 from 1913)
1033
(+235 from 1913)
0.15117
1913109
(-2 from 1912)
798
(+101 from 1912)
0.14881
1912107
(+6 from 1911)
697
(+359 from 1911)
0.15439
1911113
(+9 from 1910)
338
(+74 from 1910)
0.14002
1910122
(-2 from 1909)
264
(+33 from 1909)
0.12661
1909120
(+11 from 1908)
231
(+37 from 1908)
0.13061
1908131
No change from 1907
194
(+12 from 1907)
0.11661
1907131
(+12 from 1906)
182
(+38 from 1906)
0.11477
1906143
(-19 from 1905)
144
(-28 from 1905)
0.09995
1905124
(+6 from 1904)
172
(+9 from 1904)
0.12008
1904130
(-18 from 1903)
163
(-10 from 1903)
0.11769
1903112
(+17 from 1902)
173
(+24 from 1902)
0.13377
1902129
(-16 from 1901)
149
No change from 1901
0.11224
1901113
(+9 from 1900)
149
(-42 from 1900)
0.12890
1900122
(-19 from 1899)
191
(+18 from 1899)
0.11781
1899103
(+20 from 1898)
173
(+22 from 1898)
0.15018
1898123
(-3 from 1897)
151
(+14 from 1897)
0.11431
1897120
(+14 from 1896)
137
(+12 from 1896)
0.11235
1896134
(-24 from 1895)
125
(-35 from 1895)
0.09685
1895110
(+5 from 1894)
160
(+19 from 1894)
0.12634
1894115
(+1 from 1893)
141
(+1 from 1893)
0.11290
1893116
(-4 from 1892)
140
(-17 from 1892)
0.11566
1892112
(-5 from 1891)
157
(+18 from 1891)
0.11944
1891107
(-1 from 1890)
139
(-18 from 1890)
0.12721
1890106
(-8 from 1889)
157
(-10 from 1889)
0.13116
188998
(+14 from 1888)
167
(+19 from 1888)
0.14030
1888112
(-18 from 1887)
148
(-15 from 1887)
0.11393
188794
(+13 from 1886)
163
(+19 from 1886)
0.14912
1886107
(-11 from 1885)
144
(-7 from 1885)
0.12097
188596
(-2 from 1884)
151
(-13 from 1884)
0.13023
188494
(-3 from 1883)
164
(+18 from 1883)
0.13362
188391
(-5 from 1882)
146
(-37 from 1882)
0.12981
188286
(-3 from 1881)
183
(+27 from 1881)
0.14996
188183
(+6 from 1880)
156
(-2 from 1880)
0.14408
188089
First SSA data recorded
158
First SSA data recorded
0.13345

American States Popularity Rankings for Warren

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5322021#4662022#4692023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4612021#3352022#2332023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4702021#4442022#4432023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2812021#3462022#3212023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4682021#4612022#4962023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2712021#2452022#2392023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2972021#4122022#3982023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3142021#2772022#5062023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3802021#3392022#2612023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3182021#3262022#2702023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5502021#6472022#5762023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2702021#1972022#1552023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3692021#3062022#3172023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3012021#2992022#4182023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5382021#5012022#4642023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2572021#3002022#2712023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2962021#2822022#2002023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2422021#2202022#1582023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3702021#5872022#4192023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2762021#3032022#2032023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3492021#2412022#2342023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1932021#1772022#2502023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3432021#2502022#2862023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3782021#3832022#3232023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1942021#2572022#2242023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3522021#2122022#2302023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3722021#3492022#3952023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2822021#3632022#2762023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2822021#3462022#2882023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2202021#2062022#3812023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5632021#2842022#3432023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3452021#3822022#2892023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4342021#1942022#2952023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1432000#2712008#2322018

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2392021#2082022#1922023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4292021#3742022#3492023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2022021#1522022#2212023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5052021#4432022#4452023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#3212017#2052018#2632023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1462017#2842018#1572023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1392020#2522021#2912022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1422020#2332021#1122023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4552020#2792022#2542023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2182019#2692021#1182023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1251968#1171973#1931989

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3332019#3292020#2582021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1222013#832022#692023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1151968#1401981#1382019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1491985#1881991#1722018

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1912016#1722020#2162022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3972021#5782022#4332023

Popularity Rankings for Warren in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#881975#811976#931977

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2662008#2612011#3982013

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3071988#2721989#2731990

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4402020#5062021#3492022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4662019#3612020#5522021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4332018#4762020#3922022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8212018#6812020#9802021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7982019#7962020#9392021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Warren a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Warren has been predominantly male, aligning with its historical role of a guardian.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Warren

Warren in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Warren Buffett (Investor, born 1930): An American business magnate and philanthropist, widely regarded as one of the most successful investors of all time.
  • Warren Beatty (Actor, born 1937): An American actor, director, and producer known for his roles in films like "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Reds."
  • Warren G (Rapper, born 1970): An American rapper and hip-hop producer best known for his hit single "Regulate."
  • Warren Moon (Football Player, born 1956): An American former professional football quarterback who played in the NFL and CFL.
  • Warren Ellis (Writer, born 1968): A British comic book writer and novelist famous for his work on titles like "Transmetropolitan" and "The Authority."
  • Warren Oates (Actor, 1928–1982): An American character actor celebrated for his roles in Westerns and action films.
  • Warren Zevon (Musician, 1947–2003): An American rock singer-songwriter known for his darkly humorous lyrics and hit song "Werewolves of London."
  • Warren Worthington III ("X-Men," 1963 Comic Series): Also known as Angel, a mutant with the ability to fly due to his large feathered wings.
  • "Warren the Ape" (2010 TV Series): Follows a down-and-out puppet character trying to make a comeback in Hollywood.
  • Warren Peace ("Sky High," 2005 Film): A high school student with pyrokinetic abilities who struggles with his father's villainous legacy.
  • Warren Schmidt ("About Schmidt," 2002 Film): A recently retired man who embarks on a journey to find meaning in his life after the death of his wife.
  • "Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts" (2011 Documentary): Chronicles the life and career of the comic book writer Warren Ellis.
  • Warren Mears ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," 1997 TV Series): A recurring villain and member of the Trio, a group of nerds turned supervillains.
  • Warren Beatty ("Dick Tracy," 1990 Film): Portrays the iconic detective battling crime in a stylized version of the 1930s.
  • Warren City (Michigan, USA): A city in Macomb County and part of the Detroit metropolitan area, it is one of the largest cities in Michigan.
  • Warren River (Western Australia, Australia): A river in the South West region of Western Australia, flowing through the Warren National Park.
  • Warren Mountain (Vermont, USA): A mountain located in Washington County, offering hiking trails and scenic views.
  • Warren Park (Illinois, USA): A large park located in the West Ridge community area of Chicago, featuring sports facilities and green spaces.
  • Warren County (New York, USA): A county in the Adirondack Mountains, popular for outdoor recreation and its numerous lakes.
  • Warren Street (London, England): A major thoroughfare in central London, intersecting with Tottenham Court Road and housing various businesses.
  • Warren Township (New Jersey, USA): A township in Somerset County, recognized for its suburban character and rural charm.

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