Renard
Renard is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Brave counsel or strong advice.
Origin and history
Renard is a French name derived from the Germanic name Old Germanic Reynard, meaning brave or strong counsel. It is historically associated with the medieval European trickster character Reynard the Fox. In the United States, it has been a rare given name, maintained steadily in lower frequencies over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,690 babies in the United States have been named Renard since 1880. It ranks #2498 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- IL (23.5 %)
- LA (17.6 %)
- FL (16.8 %)
- MI (8 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 38 |
| 1930-1940 | 41 |
| 1940-1950 | 118 |
| 1950-1960 | 421 |
| 1960-1970 | 500 |
| 1970-1980 | 444 |
| 1980-1990 | 453 |
| 1990-2000 | 342 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 104 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Famous people named Renard
- Renard Fleming: Football Player
Fun facts
- The French word for fox ('renard') actually comes from the popular medieval tales of Reynard the Fox.
- It combines the Old Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel/decision) and 'hard' (brave/hardy).