Penn vs Larkin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Penn Rank #2,952

Larkin Rank #2,984

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

Is Penn or Larkin more popular?

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

What do Penn and Larkin mean?

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

Are Penn and Larkin boy or girl names?

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