Amaru vs Fenan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaru

Boy #2,381 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sacred serpent, water snake"

Origin: Quechua

Cultural Roots

Peruvian Bolivian Andean Indigenous

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,381
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ama, Maru

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Fenan

Girl #17,680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Good, beloved, virtuous"

Origin: Amharic/Tigrinya

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,680
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fen

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Popularity Comparison

Amaru Rank #2,381
Fenan Rank #17,680

Amaru is more popular, ranked #2381 vs #17680 for Fenan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaru ___

  • Amaru Luis
  • Amaru Jose
  • Amaru Rafael
  • Amaru Miguel
  • Amaru Alejandro
  • Amaru Mateo

Fenan ___

  • Fenan Grace
  • Fenan Marie
  • Fenan Rose
  • Fenan Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaru

Tupac Quillan Amara Nayra Coya

If you choose Fenan

Amara Selam Dawit Yonas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaru or Fenan more popular?

Amaru is more popular, ranked #2381 compared to Fenan at #17680 in the United States.

What do Amaru and Fenan mean?

Amaru means "sacred serpent, water snake" (Quechua origin). Fenan means "Good, beloved, virtuous" (Amharic/Tigrinya origin).

Are Amaru and Fenan boy or girl names?

Amaru is primarily a boy name. Fenan is primarily a girl name.

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