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Rennan

♂ Boy

Pronounced REN-un /ˈrɛn.ən/Medium

Meaning: A modern name near Renan/Rennan, a Breton name sometimes read 'reborn' and tied to a Breton saint; as a coinage it also pairs Ren- with an -an ending. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, modern name: Rennan sits near Renan ('reborn' by that route) (said 'REN-un'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowBreton, American
MeaningA modern name near Renan/Rennan, a Breton name sometimes read 'reborn' and tied to a Breton saint; as a coinage it also pairs Ren- with an -an ending. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#7565 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 31

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520082025

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

Rennan reads as a modern name near Renan/Rennan, Breton and sometimes glossed 'reborn,' or as a Ren-/-an coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'REN-un').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Rennan sits near the Breton Renan - a saint's name sometimes read 'reborn' - though as a modern coinage it also just pairs Ren- with an -an ending; its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'REN-un').
Overall data confidence 36%
References - Rennan — near Renan (Breton); coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

RenanRennenRenen

Nicknames

RenNan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rennan mean?

Rennan sits near the Breton Renan ('reborn' by that route) or reads as a Ren-/-an coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rennan?

It's said REN-un /ˈrɛn.ən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rennan a boy or girl name?

Rennan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rennan?

Rennan is a rare name in the U.S.

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