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Renton

♂ Boy

Pronounced REN-tun /ˈrɛn.tən/High

Meaning: From a Scottish surname and place name — from a stream/personal name plus tun, 'a settlement'; 'the settlement on the Rint'; or 'Regna's town'Low

In 30 seconds: The settlement on the Rint; from Renton: Renton is a Scottish surname/place. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Scottish
MeaningFrom a Scottish surname and place name — from a stream/personal name plus tun, 'a settlement'; 'the settlement on the Rint'; or 'Regna's town'
U.S. rank (2025)#9512 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419992025

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

Renton comes from a Scottish surname and place name — from a stream or personal name plus tun, 'a settlement' — variously 'the settlement on the Rint' and 'Regna's town' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'REN-tun'; nickname Ren).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-settlement-on-the-Rint at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Renton comes from a Scottish surname and place name — a stream or personal name plus tun, 'a settlement' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'REN-tun').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Renton — surname/place; routes layered

Variations

RentenRentyn

Nicknames

Ren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renton mean?

Renton is a Scottish surname/place — variously 'the settlement on the Rint' and 'Regna's town'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Renton?

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

Is Renton a boy or girl name?

Renton is a boy's name.

How popular is Renton?

Renton is a very rare name in the U.S.

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