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Penn vs Aster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Penn Rank #2,952
Aster Rank #2,790

Aster is more popular, ranked #2790 vs #2952 for Penn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penn or Aster more popular?

Aster is more popular, ranked #2790 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Penn and Aster mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Aster means "star" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Penn and Aster boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Aster is primarily a boy name.

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