Fern vs Acer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sharp, keen, pointed"

Origin: Latin adjective

English Latin Modern Western

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Fern Rank #5,858

Acer Rank #5,726

Acer is more popular, ranked #5726 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Fern or Acer more popular?

Acer is more popular, ranked #5726 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Fern and Acer mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Acer means "sharp, keen, pointed" (Latin adjective origin).

Are Fern and Acer boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Acer is primarily a boy name.