Reynard
Reynard: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹɛnə(ɹ)d/ · /ˈɹɛnɑː(ɹ)d/
Meaning and origin of Reynard
Root meaning: “fox”
- A male given name.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English Renard, from Old French Renart (Modern renard (“fox”)), influenced by Middle Dutch Reynaerd, both ultimately from Proto-Germanic *Raginaharduz, from *raginą (“decision, advice, counsel”) + *harduz (“hard, strong”). Compare German Reinhard, Old High German Reginhart (“strong in counsel”).
How popular is Reynard?
Since 1880, 715 boys in the U.S. have been named Reynard. Its highest rank for boys was #1961 in 1964. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Reynard FAQ
What does the name Reynard mean?
Reynard traces back to a root meaning "fox". A male given name. Inherited from Middle English Renard, from Old French Renart (Modern renard (“fox”)), influenced by Middle Dutch Reynaerd, both ultimately from Proto-Germanic *Raginaharduz, from *raginą (“decision, advice, counsel”) + *harduz (“hard, strong”). Compare German Reinhard, Old High German Reginhart (“strong in counsel”).
How popular is the name Reynard?
Since 1880, 715 boys in the U.S. have been named Reynard. Its highest rank for boys was #1961 in 1964. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Reynard a boy or girl name?
Reynard is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 715 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.