The nameRenato

Renato is a boy's name, the Italian and Portuguese form of René.

Meaning

From the Latin renatus, "born again".

Origin

Latin, through Italian and Portuguese.

History

Found in France since the 1910s, Renato peaked there in the 1960s, then became rare.

Popularity of the name Renato

Renato in France

3628thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1967peak year (45 births)
1,230babies named Renato in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Renato was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 300 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Renato. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Renato in France were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Renato mean?

From the Latin renatus, "born again".

What is the origin of the name Renato?

Latin, through Italian and Portuguese.

Is Renato a girl's or a boy's name?

Renato is a boy's name.