What origin is the name Penn?

Penn comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Penn a popular name?

Penn is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Penn does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Penn?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Penn — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Penn

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Penn

Penn

Unisex

english

1 syllable

Penn is an english unisex name meaning "An English name meaning from the peak or an enclosure for animals. It is also associated with leadership or a commander.".

With english roots, Penn is a unisex name that means "An English name meaning from the peak or an enclosure for animals. It is also associated with leadership or a commander.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name meaning from the peak or an enclosure for animals. It is also associated with leadership or a commander.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Penn

Very rare in US records

What does Penn mean?

Penn is a unisex name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning from the peak or an enclosure for animals. It is also associated with leadership or a commander.".