Renn

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Pronounced REN /ˈrɛn/High

Meaning: Double-n spelling of Wren/Ren — Old English 'a wren' (a small bird), and/or Japanese, 'lotus, love'; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A little songbird: Renn spells Wren/Ren — 'a wren' (and Japanese 'lotus'). Crisp, soft, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowEnglish, Japanese

MeaningDouble-n spelling of Wren/Ren — Old English 'a wren' (a small bird), and/or Japanese, 'lotus, love'; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4850 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 265

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

Renn is a double-n spelling of Wren/Ren — from Old English, 'a wren' (a small, spirited songbird), and/or Japanese, 'lotus, love' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, soft, modern nature name, used for both sexes, here for girls; the -nn styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-wren-or-lotus at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Wren names the small, lively songbird (Old English) — and Ren means 'lotus, love' in Japanese — Renn braids the two; a crisp, soft modern name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Wren / Ren — routes layered

Variations

WrenRenWrenn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renn mean?

Renn spells Wren ('a wren', Old English) or Ren ('lotus, love', Japanese); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Renn?

It's said REN /ˈrɛn/ — a single syllable.

Is Renn a boy or girl name?

Renn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Renn?

Renn is a rare name in the U.S.