Renan

Renan is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Renan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Renan

Renan belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Renan first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4147 in 1984, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 391 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Renan in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#4147 in 1984
Peak year
2000
Babies named Renan in 2024
10
Total since 1880
391

Renan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#3227 in 2009
Babies named Renan in 2023
3
Total since 1996
8

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Renan mean?

The meaning of Renan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Renan a boy or girl name?

Renan is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Renan?

Renan comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Renan?

Renan first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #4147 in 1984, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.