Fiona vs Wren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fiona

Girl #406 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, pure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#406
Total SSA Count
782
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fi, Fifi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Wren

Girl #213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small bird (the wren)"

Origin: Old English (wrenna)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#213
Total SSA Count
1,442
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fiona Rank #406
Wren Rank #213

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #406 for Fiona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fiona ___

  • Fiona Rose
  • Fiona Grace
  • Fiona Claire
  • Fiona Jane
  • Fiona Maeve
  • Fiona Kate

Wren ___

  • Wren Elizabeth
  • Wren Amelia
  • Wren Josephine
  • Wren Louise
  • Wren Marie
  • Wren Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fiona

Seamus Aoife Declan Siobhan Finley

If you choose Wren

Fern Sage Lark Robin Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fiona or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Fiona at #406 in the United States.

What do Fiona and Wren mean?

Fiona means "fair, white, pure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin).

Are Fiona and Wren boy or girl names?

Fiona is primarily a girl name. Wren is primarily a girl name.

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