Fern vs Wake

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 #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Fern Rank #5,858

Wake Rank #5,833

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Fern or Wake more popular?

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Fern and Wake mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin).

Are Fern and Wake boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Wake is primarily a boy name.