Renji

Renji is a boy's name of Japanese 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 11 boys in the United States.

Renji at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Renji

Renji belongs to the Japanese 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, Renji first appears in Social Security records in 2008. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6398 in 2022, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 131 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Renji in US records

First recorded (US)
2008
Best US rank
#6398 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Renji in 2024
11
Total since 1880
131

Renji in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2021
Best rank
#4789 in 2021
Babies named Renji in 2021
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Renji mean?

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

Is Renji a boy or girl name?

Renji is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Renji?

Renji comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Renji?

Renji first appears in US records in 2008. Its best-ever ranking was #6398 in 2022, and 11 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.