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Penn vs Thor

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
Thor Rank #2,806

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 vs #2952 for Penn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penn or Thor more popular?

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Penn and Thor mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin).

Are Penn and Thor boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Thor is primarily a boy name.

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