Dash vs Wren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Dash Rank #969

Wren Rank #1,027

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1027 for Wren.

Is Dash or Wren more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Wren at #1027 in the United States.

What do Dash and Wren mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin).

Are Dash and Wren boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Wren is primarily a boy name.