The nameRenaud
Renaud is a French boy's name of Germanic origin, related to Reynold and Reginald. It was popular in France in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Renaud comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "to rule".
Origin
Germanic. Renaud de Montauban is one of the four sons of Aymon in the medieval epics.
History
The name spread in France in the 1970s and 1980s.
Famous people named Renaud
- Renaud, French singer
Popularity of the name Renaud
Renaud in France
Renaud was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 7,925 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Renaud. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Renaud in France were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 7 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Renaud in Belgium
Renaud was most popular in Belgium in the 1990s, with 242 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Renaud. Half of all babies named Renaud in Belgium were born before 2000.
Variants and related names
Renaud in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Renaud mean?
Renaud comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "to rule".
What is the origin of the name Renaud?
Germanic. Renaud de Montauban is one of the four sons of Aymon in the medieval epics.
Is Renaud a girl's or a boy's name?
Renaud is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Renaud?
Variants and related names of Renaud include Reynald.
Who are famous people named Renaud?
Renaud, French singer.