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Reznor

♂ Boy

Pronounced REZ-nor /ˈrɛz.nɔːr/High

Meaning: Reznor is a rare surname whose use as a first name is modern and owes almost everything to the musician Trent Reznor, which we note. The surname's own origin is not securely documented — it is sometimes linked to Central European roots — so the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname turned first name, carried into use by the musician Trent Reznor (said 'REZ-nor'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningReznor is a rare surname whose use as a first name is modern and owes almost everything to the musician Trent Reznor, which we note. The surname's own origin is not securely documented — it is sometimes linked to Central European roots — so the routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13760 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720042024

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

Reznor is a rare surname, and its life as a given name is very new — carried by families who admire the musician Trent Reznor, which we note honestly. The surname itself is not well documented in the standard references, and is sometimes traced to Central European roots; the routes are uncertain, which we note. It reads sharp, modern, and edgy (said 'REZ-nor').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. use. Very rare, modern, and bold.

Did you know? Reznor is heard as a first name almost entirely because of Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails — a music-world surname pick. The surname's own origin is not securely documented, and the routes are uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Reznor — Rare surname; first-name use tied to musician Trent Reznor; routes uncertain

Variations

ReznarReznerRez

Nicknames

RezNor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reznor mean?

Reznor is a surname used as a first name; its own origin is not securely documented, so the routes are uncertain, which we note. It is best known from the musician Trent Reznor.

How do you pronounce Reznor?

It's said REZ-nor /ˈrɛz.nɔːr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reznor a boy or girl name?

Reznor is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Reznor?

Reznor is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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