Renaldo
Renaldo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Advice ruler or wise ruler.
Origin and history
Renaldo is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, reaching English and U.S. usage via Spanish and Portuguese traditions. It is derived from the Germanic elements meaning counsel and rule or power. In the United States, it has been used moderately throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Popularity in the United States
2,879 babies in the United States have been named Renaldo since 1880. It ranks #2415 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.5 %)
- LA (13.6 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- FL (11.6 %)
- IL (10.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 60 |
| 1920-1930 | 99 |
| 1930-1940 | 79 |
| 1940-1950 | 115 |
| 1950-1960 | 360 |
| 1960-1970 | 389 |
| 1970-1980 | 400 |
| 1980-1990 | 767 |
| 1990-2000 | 255 |
| 2000-2010 | 164 |
| 2010-2019 | 143 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Renaldo
- Renaldo Nehemiah: Hurdler, Football Player
- Renaldo Balkman: Basketball Player
- Renaldo Wynn: Football Player
Nicknames
Rey, Aldo, Ray
Fun facts
- Renaldo shares the exact same Ancient Germanic roots (Raganwald) as the English names Ronald and Reginald.
- While primarily associated with Romance-language speaking regions, it has maintained steady niche usage in the U.S. for decades.