UK boy's name
Rennon
An invented name that could have several creative meanings.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rennon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rennon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Rennon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rennon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rennon ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Rennon.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rennon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Rennon mean?
The given name Rennon has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, where it is believed to have derived from the Proto-Germanic root "*rann-", meaning "house" or "homestead". This root is also found in Old Norse words like "rann" and Old English words like "ærn".
In the early medieval period, the name Rennon was particularly prevalent among the Frankish and Anglo-Saxon peoples. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, a landowner named Rennon of Huntingdonshire is mentioned.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Rennon appeared sporadically in various historical records and chronicles across Western Europe. In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Rennon of Canterbury (c. 1120 - 1190) gained some renown for his writings on theology and philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the nobility and gentry of England and France. One notable bearer of the name was Sir Rennon Fitzwilliam (1470 - 1542), an English courtier and diplomat who served under King Henry VIII.
In the 17th century, a Dutch explorer and navigator named Rennon van der Gracht (1593 - 1663) made several voyages to the East Indies and is credited with mapping parts of the Indonesian archipelago. Around the same time, an English composer and musician named Rennon Ingram (1622 - 1680) gained recognition for his contributions to the development of baroque music.
As the centuries progressed, the name Rennon remained in use, albeit relatively uncommon. In the 19th century, a British military officer named Rennon Willoughby (1806 - 1872) distinguished himself during the Crimean War and was awarded several honors for his service.
While the name Rennon has experienced ebbs and flows in popularity over the centuries, it has consistently been associated with a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting its ancient Germanic roots and its enduring presence throughout European history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Rennon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rennon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Rennon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rennon in the UK right now?
In 2021, Rennon was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rennon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Rennon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rennon?
An invented name that could have several creative meanings.
How many people are called Rennon in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rennon across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.