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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rendell — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Renaya|Rene
GermanicBoy→ Stable

Rendell

REN-dul · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13719 in 2023

Peak: #13719 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13719 in 2023

Peak: #13719 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19992023

Rank #13719 · Falling since 1999

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicOld EnglishStrongClassic2-syllableVintageMale-leaningShield-bearerMedievalSurname-origin
Character
strong determinationpractical wisdomloyal couragesteady reliability
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rendells

athleticdeterminedskilledcompetitivedisciplined
STRONG
High confidence

Rendell is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Rendell at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'Rendel', derived from elements meaning 'shield' and 'bold'. Associated with strength and protection in medieval English tradition.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#13719 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Rendell Thomas
Football player
Rendell Stewart
Cricketer
Similar Sound
RandallRondleKendall◈RundleRandle
Similar Style
Beckett◈GarrettMerrick◈Barrett◈WendellCaldwell
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Rendell
GarrettBennett◈Merrick◈Archer◈Sawyer◈Wesley◈Hartley◈Morgan◈
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→ Stable
Garrett
Germanic · #562
↓ Declining
Merrick◈
Celtic · #1219
↓ Fading
Barrett◈
English · #186
→ Stable
Wendell
Germanic · #2068
↓ Fading
Caldwell
English · #6209
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rendell · Overview
Summary

Rendell is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Strong · Vintage · Classic character
Rendell carries a bold, grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
rendell.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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