Reynard
Reynard is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave in counsel or powerful advisor.
Origin and history
Reynard is a traditional Germanic male name derived from elements meaning counsel and brave or strong. It is historically famous in European folklore as the trickster fox Reynard. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with steady historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
715 babies in the United States have been named Reynard since 1880. It ranks #3961 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- FL (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 16 |
| 1920-1930 | 34 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 56 |
| 1950-1960 | 75 |
| 1960-1970 | 111 |
| 1970-1980 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 125 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 48 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Reynard
- Reynard Silva: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Rey
Fun facts
- Reynard the Fox was a famous anthropomorphic trickster character in medieval European fables.
- The name is closely related to the French name Renard, which became the standard French word for fox.