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Raynard

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAY-nard /ˈreɪ.nɑːrd/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Reynard, from the Germanic Reginhard, joining 'ragin' ('counsel; advice') and 'hard' ('brave; strong; hardy') — 'brave counsel.' A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy old name: Raynard means 'brave counsel' (Germanic), said 'RAY-nard.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin MediumGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Reynard, from the Germanic Reginhard, joining 'ragin' ('counsel; advice') and 'hard' ('brave; strong; hardy') — 'brave counsel.' A mid-century American form.
U.S. rank (2023)#13710 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,060

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196219122023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raynard respells Reynard, from the Germanic Reginhard, 'brave counsel.' It saw mid-century American use, peaked in 1962, and faded after (said 'RAY-nard').

Raynard belonged to the boomer years and has grown rare since. Vintage, Germanic, and sturdy.

Did you know? Raynard is a spelling of Reynard ('brave counsel') that peaked around 1962 — a boomer-era boy's name now uncommon.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Raynard — Variant of Reynard; Germanic 'brave counsel'

Variations

ReynardRenardRaynor

Nicknames

RayNard

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raynard mean?

Raynard is a variant of Reynard, from the Germanic for 'brave counsel.'

How do you pronounce Raynard?

It's said RAY-nard /ˈreɪ.nɑːrd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raynard a boy or girl name?

Raynard is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Raynard?

Raynard peaked in the early nineteen-sixties and is uncommon today.

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