Lennon
Lennon is a unisex name of Irish origin meaning “lover of storms; descendant of Leannán.” It ranked #340 in the United States in 2025. An Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Leannán,' derived from 'leann' meaning cloak or lover.
how do you pronounce Lennon?
LEN-un
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what does Lennon mean?
The name Lennon means “lover of storms; descendant of Leannán.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
An Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Leannán,' derived from 'leann' meaning cloak or lover. It gained widespread use as a given name in tribute to musician John Lennon.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #340 |
| 2023 | #355 |
| 2022 | #372 |
| 2021 | #398 |
| 2020 | #425 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Lennon?
- John Lennon (musician, The Beatles)
- Sean Lennon (musician)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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