Fern vs Ansen

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 #5,995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Fern Rank #5,858

Ansen Rank #5,995

Fern is more popular, ranked #5858 vs #5995 for Ansen.

Is Fern or Ansen more popular?

Fern is more popular, ranked #5858 compared to Ansen at #5995 in the United States.

What do Fern and Ansen mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Ansen means "son of Anne" (English origin).

Are Fern and Ansen boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Ansen is primarily a boy name.