Renly

♂ Boy

Pronounced REN-lee /ˈrɛn.li/High

Meaning: From Game of Thrones' Renly Baratheon — Martin coinage with Ren-/ley texture; informalLow

In 30 seconds: The charming claimant: Renly crowned himself in Westeros style — Martin's coinage now campaigns in nurseries. Rainbow Guard optional.

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Origin LowAmerican, Literary

MeaningFrom Game of Thrones' Renly Baratheon — Martin coinage with Ren-/ley texture; informal

U.S. rank (2025)#5156 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 430

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

Renly is George R.R. Martin's Baratheon coinage — Ren-/ley assembly (informal, which we flag) — charisma-tested in Westeros.

It registers thinly post-Thrones. Very rare, coined-charming, and claimed.

Did you know? Renly Baratheon raised the realm's most fashionable army — Martin's invented name (Ren- texture, -ly polish) outlived the shadow that got him.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Game of Thrones — literary coinage

Variations

RenleyRenlee

Nicknames

Ren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renly mean?

Renly is a Game of Thrones coinage by George R.R. Martin; the construction is informal.

How do you pronounce Renly?

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

Is Renly a boy or girl name?

Renly is a boy's name.

How popular is Renly?

Renly is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.