Lennon

At a Glance

Meaning

Descendant of a 'sweetheart' — or, in an alternate surname line, descendant of a 'little blackbird'

Origin

Irish (surname)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

LEN-unListen

Lennon is an Irish surname turned first name, used for any gender, that fits parents drawn to bohemian, free-spirit and globally-minded styles. You may have heard it explained as 'little cloak' and tied to John Lennon, but that's not accurate — as a surname it actually comes from Ó Leannáin, 'descendant of a sweetheart,' or in another line, Ó Lonáin, 'descendant of a little blackbird.' It's pronounced LEN-un.

Meaning & Origin of Lennon

Meaning: Descendant of a 'sweetheart' — or, in an alternate surname line, descendant of a 'little blackbird'.

Origin: Irish (surname).

A common claim: Often glossed as 'little cloak,' and associated with John Lennon. Actually: Lennon is often said to mean 'little cloak' — neither of its real surname sources supports that; it derives from Ó Leannáin ('lover/sweetheart') or Ó Lonáin ('little blackbird').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Lennon

Popularity of Lennon

Lennon peaked at #228 in 2022 with 1,318 babies given the name, and has stayed close to that since, ranking #237 in 2024 with 1,311 babies.

Names Like Lennon

These names share Lennon’s style, era or origin.

• Calloway
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• Kennedy
• Murphy

FAQ

What does the name Lennon mean?

Descendant of a ‘sweetheart’ — or, in an alternate surname line, descendant of a ‘little blackbird’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Lennon?

Lennon is pronounced LEN-un (IPA: /ˈlɛnən/).

Is Lennon a popular name right now?

Lennon is near its all-time peak (#228 in 2022), ranked #237 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)

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