Raynard
Raynard is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave counsel or strong decision-maker.
Origin and history
Raynard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the element 'Raginohard', combining roots for counsel and strength. Historically related to the Old French and Middle English name Reynard, it shares roots with the famed trickster fox tales of medieval Europe. In the United States, it has remained a steady but rare choice throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
3,061 babies in the United States have been named Raynard since 1880. It ranks #2332 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- MI (18.8 %)
- FL (14.1 %)
- IL (14 %)
- CA (13.2 %)
- NY (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 86 |
| 1930-1940 | 43 |
| 1940-1950 | 96 |
| 1950-1960 | 325 |
| 1960-1970 | 873 |
| 1970-1980 | 296 |
| 1980-1990 | 523 |
| 1990-2000 | 400 |
| 2000-2010 | 208 |
| 2010-2019 | 137 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Raynard
- Raynard Jackson: Political strategist, Commentator
Nicknames
Ray
Fun facts
- The name shares etymological roots with Reynard the Fox, a prominent character in medieval European folklore.
- It derives from the Ancient Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel, advice) and 'hard' (brave, hardy, strong).