The nameRenan
Renan is a Breton form of Ronan. It has been given steadily in France since the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Celtic
Meaning
Like Ronan, it comes from the Old Irish rón, "seal", with a diminutive suffix.
Origin
Celtic, through Breton. Renan is also a Turkish name, of another origin.
History
The name also recalls the Breton writer Ernest Renan. Rare in the early 20th century, it has been given steadily since the 1980s and peaked in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Renan
Renan in France
Renan was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 455 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Renan. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Renan in France were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 7 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Renan mean?
Like Ronan, it comes from the Old Irish rón, "seal", with a diminutive suffix.
What is the origin of the name Renan?
Celtic, through Breton. Renan is also a Turkish name, of another origin.
Is Renan a girl's or a boy's name?
Renan is a boy's name.