Wen
Pronunciation: [ w-EHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Wen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 87 babies have been named Wen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,498 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,498
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Wen is also used as a girl name, ranked #53387.
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About the Name Wen
Wen is a boy name .
Is Wen a boy or girl name? Wen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,498 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53,387. Wen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wen is currently ranked #25,498 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Wen include Wendell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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