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Penn vs Weldon

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
Weldon Rank #2,996

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 vs #2996 for Weldon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penn or Weldon more popular?

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 compared to Weldon at #2996 in the United States.

What do Penn and Weldon mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Weldon means "from the hill spring" (Old English origin).

Are Penn and Weldon boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Weldon is primarily a boy name.

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