Aren
- Pronunciation
- [A-ren]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Eagle
- Origin
- German
Aren Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,176 baby boys have been named Aren. The name peaked in 2024 with 84 US births that year (rank #1889). In 2024, ranked #1889 nationally.
Top States for Aren
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Aren births are: California (564), Texas (66), New York (53).
Other German-Origin Names Like Aren
If you like Aren's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
4-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Aren's exact length and starting letter: Aala, Aart, Aase, Aban, Abba.
Quick Facts About Aren
Variant Forms
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Compare Aren to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Aren against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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