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Lennen

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Pronounced LEN-un /ˈlɛn.ən/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Lennon, an Irish surname from O Leannain, usually explained as 'descendant of the lover' or 'little cloak'. Its first-name use owes much to John Lennon. It leans to boys; used here for a girl, and we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: Lennen is a respelling of Lennon, an Irish surname (said 'LEN-un'). It leans to boys, which we note.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA modern respelling of Lennon, an Irish surname from O Leannain, usually explained as 'descendant of the lover' or 'little cloak'. Its first-name use owes much to John Lennon. It leans to boys; used here for a girl, and we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#14450 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420182024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lennen respells Lennon, an Irish surname (Gaelic O Leannain) explained as 'descendant of the lover' or, by another reading, 'little cloak'. Its rise as a first name follows John Lennon. On the girls' side it is very rare and boy-leaning, which we note (said 'LEN-un').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare here, surname-style, and boy-leaning.

Did you know? Lennon, the surname behind Lennen, comes from an Irish family name usually read as 'descendant of the lover' — and, of course, from a certain Liverpool songwriter. It leans to boys, which we note (said 'LEN-un').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Lennen — Respelling of Lennon; Irish O Leannain; boy-leaning

Variations

LennonLennanLenon

Nicknames

LenLenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lennen mean?

Lennen respells Lennon, an Irish surname usually read as 'descendant of the lover' or 'little cloak'.

How do you pronounce Lennen?

It's said LEN-un /ˈlɛn.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lennen a boy or girl name?

Lennen leans to boys; girls' use is very rare, and we note the lean.

How popular is Lennen?

Lennen is very rare for girls in the U.S.

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