Penn vs Lynn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Girl #2,795 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lake, pool"

Origin: Welsh

English Welsh American Irish

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Penn Rank #2,952

Lynn Rank #2,795

Lynn is more popular, ranked #2795 vs #2952 for Penn.

Is Penn or Lynn more popular?

Lynn is more popular, ranked #2795 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Penn and Lynn mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Lynn means "lake, pool" (Welsh origin).

Are Penn and Lynn boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Lynn is primarily a girl name.