Renzo
Meaning of Renzo
Renzo is a distinctive and charming Italian name for boys, pronounced as REN-zoh (/ˈrɛntsoʊ/). It is often considered a diminutive of Lorenzo, which means "from Laurentum" (an ancient Roman city known for its laurel trees). Renzo exudes a sense of artistic flair and cultural richness, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with European elegance. In the United States, Renzo has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with recent data showing 143 occurrences in 2023, ranking it at 1322. This name carries associations with notable figures such as Renzo Piano, the renowned Italian architect known for his innovative designs. Whether you're drawn to its melodic sound or its rich heritage, Renzo stands out as a timeless and sophisticated option for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as REN-zoh (/ˈrɛntsoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Renzo
| Renzo Piano is an acclaimed Italian architect known for designing iconic buildings such as the Centre Georges Pompidou and The Shard, and he received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1998. |
| Renzo Gracie is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and 7th degree coral belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, known for his lineage in the Gracie Family. |
| Renzo Rosso is an Italian entrepreneur and founder of Diesel, serving as the president of OTB Group, with an estimated net worth of US$3.6 billion in 2022. |
| Renzo Rossellini, also known as Rossellini Jr., is an Italian film producer who has produced 64 films since 1964. |
| Abele Rizieri Ferrari, also known as Renzo Novatore, was an Italian individualist anarchist, poet, and philosopher associated with ultra-modernist futurism. |
| Renzo Eusebi is an Italian painter and sculptor known for co-founding the artistic movements of Transvisionismo and GAD. |
| Renzo Zambrano - Renzo José Zambrano is a Venezuelan footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Phoenix Rising FC in the USL Championship. |
| Renzo Videsott was an Italian alpinist and conservationist. |
| Gonzalo Renzo Vera is an Argentine professional footballer known for his role as a defender for Gimnasia y Esgrima. |
| Renzo Junior Guevara Avalos is a Peruvian footballer known for his role as a full back, currently playing for Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca. |
| Renzo Imbeni was an Italian politician who served as the Mayor of Bologna from 1983 to 1993. |
| Renzo Rubino is an Italian pop singer-songwriter. |
| Renzo Spiteri is a Maltese multi-percussionist who studied drums and percussion in Malta and Milan, Italy. |
| Renzo Sambo was an accomplished Italian rower, known for winning a European title in 1967 and an Olympic gold in 1968 in the coxed pairs category. |
| Renzo Ostino was an Italian rower who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, placing fifth in the men's coxed pair event. |
