Girl name · English
Wren
Our shortlist groups Wren under nature, modern names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.
At a glance
- Meaning
- The small songbird
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Style
- nature, modern
Names similar to Wren
Sharing at least one style with Wren — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Wren's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Wren
What does the name Wren mean?
Wren is of English origin and means "The small songbird".
Is Wren a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Wren" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Wren?
Names with a similar style to Wren include Isla, Willow, Poppy, Luna.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed August 2026.