1 The name revenant is of French origin, and generally means one who returns (from death).2  When compared to the monster as it appears in the game, the revenant model built during the game's development shows a good deal more muscle tissue, and no chest armor.or the monster in Doom 3, see Revenant (Doom 3). A revenant on the move in Level 6: The Crusher, in Doom II. Revenants are monsters introduced in Doom II that are easily recognized by their high-pitched shriek.