Warren - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Warren \

is of Old English and Middle English origin, and its meaning is "watchman; park warden". A warren was originally a game preserve. The word is now used to describe human dwellings that appear like the haphazard tunnels of a rabbit. Also possibly from Norman French "warrene" meaning "stockyard". The name was used in the late 19th century and made famous by President Warren G. Harding. Actor Warren Beatty; American Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger; football player Warren Sapp.

Warren has 4 variant forms: Ware, Waring, Warrin and Warriner.

Baby names that sound like Warren are Farren and Jarren.

Warren is a very common first name for men (#164 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#138 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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