Lennon
Meaning of Lennon
Lennon comes from an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Leannáin, meaning "descendant of Leannán." Sources differ on what Leannán means: some link it to the Irish word for "lover," others to a word for "cloak." It is pronounced LEH-nuhn (/ˈlɛnən/) and is used for both boys and girls.
The surname's most famous bearer is John Lennon of the Beatles, and the name is often chosen in his honor. People with the first name include Canadian singer and actress Lennon Stella, who played Maddie Conrad on the TV series Nashville.
Lennon was a rare choice in the U.S. before the 2010s. It climbed from No. 1,612 in 2012 to No. 299 in 2020, and in 2025 it reached its highest rank so far, No. 214, when 1,421 babies were given the name.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LEH-nuhn (/ˈlɛnən/)
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Notable People Named Lennon
| Canadian singer and actress Lennon Stella rose to fame with sister Maisy through cover songs, leading to their roles on Nashville, where she played Maddie Conrad and contributed to the soundtrack. |
| Ciaran Patrick Lennon is a Dublin based Irish artist celebrated for minimalist large scale paintings. |
