Fern vs Broden

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 #6,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little salmon, little goad"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Fern Rank #5,858

Broden Rank #6,011

Fern is more popular, ranked #5858 vs #6011 for Broden.

Is Fern or Broden more popular?

Fern is more popular, ranked #5858 compared to Broden at #6011 in the United States.

What do Fern and Broden mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Broden means "little salmon, little goad" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Fern and Broden boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Broden is primarily a boy name.