Renn

♂ Boy

Pronounced REN /ˈrɛn/High

Meaning: Double-n spelling of Ren — Japanese, 'lotus, water lily' or 'love'; also a short form of Renato/Lawrence; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Renn spells Ren — Japanese 'lotus' (and a short form of Lawrence). Sleek, soft, and warm.

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Origin LowJapanese, American

MeaningDouble-n spelling of Ren — Japanese, 'lotus, water lily' or 'love'; also a short form of Renato/Lawrence; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5186 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 344

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 Ren — from Japanese, 'lotus, water lily' or 'love', and also a short form of Lawrence or Renato (routes layered, which we note; Star Wars' Kylo Ren). A crisp, sleek, modern name; the -nn styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Ren. Rare, lotus-or-love at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Ren means 'lotus, water lily' or 'love' in Japanese (a hugely popular name) — and is a short form of Lawrence or Renato; Renn is a double-n spelling, sleek and modern (Star Wars' Kylo Ren).

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Ren — routes layered

Variations

RenWrenRennick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renn mean?

Renn spells Ren — Japanese 'lotus, water lily' or 'love', and a short form of Lawrence; 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 a boy's name.

How popular is Renn?

Renn is a rare name in the U.S.