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Penn vs Tobin

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
Tobin Rank #2,822

Tobin is more popular, ranked #2822 vs #2952 for Penn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penn or Tobin more popular?

Tobin is more popular, ranked #2822 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Penn and Tobin mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Tobin means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Penn and Tobin boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Tobin is primarily a boy name.

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