Larkin vs Penn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Larkin Rank #2,984

Penn Rank #2,952

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Larkin or Penn more popular?

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Penn mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Larkin and Penn boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.