Penn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Penn Name at a Glance

Name	Penn
Meaning	From the enclosure.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Penn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Penn means “From the enclosure”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Penn Name Origin

Our database records Penn under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Penn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Penn is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Penn

When considering Penn for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.