Fern

Pronunciation: [ f-ERN ]

Boy Name #5,858 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Fern is a boy name, recorded for 16 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-ERN.

Parents who love the name Fern often also consider Fern, Felicia, Felix .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,858
Total SSA Count: 16

Alternative Spellings

Fernando #353 Ferris #2466 Fermin #3777 Ferdinand #3925 Fergus #4453 Ferran #4825

Also a Girl Name

Fern is also used as a girl name, ranked #1259.

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Similar Names

Fern Felicia Felix Ferdinand Felipe Fernando Ferd Fernand

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fern

Is Fern a boy or girl name?

Fern is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5858. As a girl name, it is ranked #1259. Fern is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Fern?

Fern is pronounced f-ERN.

How popular is the name Fern?

Fern is currently ranked #5858 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Fern a common or rare name?

Fern is an uncommon name, ranked #5858 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Fern

Fern is a boy name .

Is Fern a boy or girl name? Fern is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,858 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,259. Fern is more commonly used as a girl name.

Fern is currently ranked #5,858 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Fern include Fernando, Ferris, Fermin, Ferdinand, Fergus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.