Declining since 1986.
Popularity of Renard since 1910
Babies named Renard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 118 |
| 1950s | 421 |
| 1960s | 500 |
| 1970s | 444 |
| 1980s | 453 |
| 1990s | 342 |
| 2000s | 179 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Renard is a rare given name in the United States, with its modest peak occurring in 1970. Since approximately 1986, its usage has been declining, and it has not appeared in the national top 1000 rankings in recent years. The name carries a literary and animalistic charm, being the French word for 'fox' and ultimately derived from the Germanic name Reginhard. Despite its obscurity, Renard offers a distinctive choice with a sophisticated European flair.
Renard is a French surname-turned-given name, ultimately from the Germanic personal name Reginhard, meaning 'counsel-brave'. In French, the word 'renard' replaced the older word for fox after the popularity of the medieval beast epic 'Roman de Renart', where the clever fox was named Renart (later Renard). The name has been used as a given name in France and English-speaking countries, but it has never been common, ranking highest in the 1970s in the U.S. before declining in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rennie, Ren
Variants: Renart, Reynard
Sibling names for Renard
Names that share Renard's style, for a brother or sister.
