The nameReynald

Reynald is a French boy's name of Germanic origin, close to Renaud and Reynold. It was popular in France in the early 1970s.

Meaning

Reynald comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "to rule".

Origin

Germanic.

History

The name peaked in France in the early 1970s.

Popularity of the name Reynald

Reynald in France

1971peak year (280 births)
5,185babies named Reynald in France since 1900
0140280 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Reynald was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,960 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Reynald. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Reynald in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Reynald in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Reynald mean?

Reynald comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "to rule".

What is the origin of the name Reynald?

Germanic.

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

Reynald is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Reynald?

Variants and related names of Reynald include Renaud.