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Renley

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Pronounced REN-lee /ˈrɛn.li/High

Meaning: Rene's meadow; or raven clearing; a modern compound of Ren (from French René: reborn, or Old English: raven) and -ley (Old English: meadow, clearing)Medium

In 30 seconds: A modern compound name combining Ren (from René: 'reborn,' or raven) with the -ley suffix (meadow). The name Renly from Game of Thrones (Renly Baratheon) has also introduced this sound to a wide audience.

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Origin MediumEnglish, French

MeaningRene's meadow; or raven clearing; a modern compound of Ren (from French René: reborn, or Old English: raven) and -ley (Old English: meadow, clearing)

U.S. rank (2025)#1314 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births170 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Renley is a modern compound combining Ren (possibly French René: reborn; or Old Norse/English: raven) with the -ley suffix (Old English: meadow, clearing). It has no historical precedent as a surname or compound name.

Renley appeared in U.S. girls' birth data in the 2010s and ranked #1170 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Renly Baratheon in Game of Thrones was one of the first openly gay characters in the series — his name, a fictional construction, became associated with a progressive character, and the similar sound of Renley may carry some of this modern cultural weight.

Overall data confidence 72%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

RenleeRenleigh

Nicknames

Ren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renley mean?

Renley is a modern compound of Ren (possibly from French René: reborn, or Old English: raven) and -ley (Old English: meadow or clearing).

How do you pronounce Renley?

It's said REN-lee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Renley a boy or girl name?

Renley appears primarily in girls' data in recent U.S. charts.

How popular is Renley?

Renley ranked #1170 for U.S. girls in 2024.