Wren vs Joan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Wren Rank #1,027

Joan Rank #1,014

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1027 for Wren.

Is Wren or Joan more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Wren at #1027 in the United States.

What do Wren and Joan mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wren and Joan boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Joan is primarily a boy name.