Warren - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Warren \wa(r)-ren\ 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; US 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 popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Warren. Click here to compare Warren with related baby names.