Warren

Watchman; associated with Warren Harding, who faced numerous scandals during his presidency.

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Warren meaning & origin

Warren is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Watchman; associated with Warren Harding, who faced numerous scandals during his presidency.". Listed origin: English.

Pronunciation

WAR-en

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Warren ranked #262 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

WarrWarrie

Warren popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#343
2021#346
2022#334
2023#306
2024#262

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Warren Gamaliel
  • Warren James
  • Warren Edward

Famous Namesakes

  • Warren Harding

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warren

What does the name Warren mean?

Warren is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Watchman; associated with Warren Harding, who faced numerous scandals during his presidency.". Listed origin: English.

How do you pronounce Warren?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is WAR-en. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Warren?

In 2024, Warren ranked #262 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Warren?

Ideas to try include Warr, Warrie. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Warren?

Try Warren Gamaliel, Warren James, Warren Edward aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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