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Tom vs Penn

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

Tom Rank #2,829
Penn Rank #2,952

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2952 for Penn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tom or Penn more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Tom and Penn mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Tom and Penn boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.

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