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Renzo
BoyItalian, Latin· “short form of Lorenzo”
- Meaning
- short form of Lorenzo
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- REHN-zoh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,313
- US babies 2025
- 148
- Best rank
- #1,313 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Renzo
Renzo is an Italian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “short form of Lorenzo”.
Renzo is an Italian short form of Lorenzo, the Italian form of Lawrence, from the Latin Laurentius, meaning from Laurentum. The name has become an independent given name in Italy and beyond. It is famous through Renzo Piano, the Italian architect known for designing buildings such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Renzo has a strong, stylish sound and a sense of creativity. Renzo is also the hero of Alessandro Manzoni's classic Italian novel The Betrothed, Renzo Tramaglino.
Popularity over time
Renzo first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,313 in 2025, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 148 were named Renzo. In 2025, 148 babies were named Renzo, and it ranked #1,313 nationally. That is 97% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,163 in 1920, #1,890 in 2000, #2,138 in 2010, and #1,313 in 2025. Of the 2,690 US boys named Renzo since records began, 30% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 760 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Roan, Saif, Townes, Faris, and Lucio.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Renzo ranked highest in Nevada, New Jersey, and Colorado.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #499 | 6 |
| New Jersey | #690 | 10 |
| Colorado | #739 | 7 |
| California | #858 | 28 |
| Wisconsin | #861 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Renzo is usually pronounced REHN-zoh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-zo”.
Middle names for Renzo
A few middle names that flow with Renzo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Renzo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Renzo mean?
Renzo is an Italian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “short form of Lorenzo”.
What is the origin of the name Renzo?
Renzo has Italian and Latin roots. Renzo is an Italian short form of Lorenzo, the Italian form of Lawrence, from the Latin Laurentius, meaning from Laurentum.
Is Renzo a popular name?
Not especially. Renzo ranked #1,313 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Renzo a boy or girl name?
Renzo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Renzo?
Renzo is usually pronounced REHN-zoh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings