Renan
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Renan
Renan derives from the Irish name Ronán, which comes from the Irish word "ron" meaning "seal" (the animal), with the diminutive suffix "-án" appended.
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Etymology
Renan derives from the Irish name Ronán, which comes from the Irish word "ron" meaning "seal" (the animal), with the diminutive suffix "-án" appended. The name is primarily used in French and Irish cultures, with notable historical association to French philosopher Ernest Renan (1823–1892), and it also appears in Irish Catholic tradition through Saint Ronán.
Renan currently ranks #6,076 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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