Samara vs Wren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Samara Rank #309
Wren Rank #213

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #309 for Samara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samara ___

  • Samara Samara Grace
  • Samara Samara Joy
  • Samara Samara Elise
  • Samara Samara Rose
  • Samara Samara Leigh

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 Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

If you choose Wren

Fern Sage Lark Robin Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samara or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Samara at #309 in the United States.

What do Samara and Wren mean?

Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin).

Are Samara and Wren boy or girl names?

Samara is primarily a girl name. Wren is primarily a girl name.

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