Search names
Renner
OriginEnglish and German surname
Meaning"messenger; to run"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
Boys#3297
2025 SSA
About Renner
This handsome surname is used for boys in small numbers — for now. It's an energetic choice— literally, Renner is derived from the word rennen, meaning "to run".
As an occupational surname, Renner denoted a military messenger.
Renner is also given to girls.
Pronounced REN-er.
As of October 2026, Renner ranked #15262 for girls in US births in 2018 and #3297 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1928 for girls in 1909 and #2876 for boys in 2018.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,910
Boys #3,297
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,513 | 31 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,071 | 38 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,973 | 40 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,958 | 27 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,876 | 42 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #4,082 | 26 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,390 | 23 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,630 | 31 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,402 | 24 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #3,537 | 33 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #3,493 | 33 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #3,297 | 36 |
Similar names
These 20 names were selected by our users looking for other names like Renner.
Renner on lists
Save Renner
Save as girl name
Save as boy name