Find out how popular the first name Rendell has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rendell by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Rendell is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Rendell.

The history of the first name Rendell

The name Rendell is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "randen" meaning "border" or "boundary," and "hyll" meaning "hill." It was originally a surname given to those who lived near a boundary hill or marker.

In its earliest recorded use, the name appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of England and parts of Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early documentation suggests the name has been in use for over a thousand years.

While not explicitly mentioned in religious or ancient texts, the name's association with boundaries and landmarks may have held significance in early English settlements and land divisions.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rendell was Sir Thomas Rendell, an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire in the late 16th century.

Another notable figure was John Rendell (1726-1792), an English engineer and architect who designed the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne, one of the earliest major bridges built from cast iron.

In the 19th century, William Rendell (1815-1895) was a prominent British architect known for his work on the Highclere Castle in Hampshire, the setting for the popular TV series "Downton Abbey."

The name gained further recognition with Ruth Rendell (1930-2015), the acclaimed British author of psychological thrillers and crime novels. She was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1996.

More recently, Jonny Rendell (born 1980) is a British musician and guitarist, known for his work with the rock band Muse and as a session musician for various artists.

While the name Rendell has deep roots in English history and culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, reflecting the spread and influence of English language and names.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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