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Reinhardt

♂ Boy

Pronounced RYNE-hart /ˈraɪn.hɑrt/Medium

Meaning: From Germanic ragin ('counsel, advice') and hard ('brave, strong, hardy') — 'brave counsel'. Long used as both a given name and a surname in German-speaking countries; the jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt made the surname famous worldwide.Medium

In 30 seconds: Strong and old: Reinhardt is German for 'brave counsel' (said 'RYNE-hart'). Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt carried the surname.
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Origin HighGerman
MeaningFrom Germanic ragin ('counsel, advice') and hard ('brave, strong, hardy') — 'brave counsel'. Long used as both a given name and a surname in German-speaking countries; the jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt made the surname famous worldwide.
U.S. rank (2023)#11935 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1913
Total births (all-time)≈ 287

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191319122023

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

Reinhardt is a genuine Germanic compound: ragin, 'counsel', plus hard, 'brave, hardy'. It has served as both first name and family name across German-speaking Europe for centuries, and reached global ears through jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. A sturdy, well-documented choice (said 'RYNE-hart').

In the U.S. it is rare, used mostly by families with German roots. Rare, strong, and heritage-minded.

Did you know? Reinhardt joins two old Germanic words — ragin ('counsel') and hard ('brave') — into 'brave counsel'. The guitarist Django Reinhardt made the name famous far beyond Germany, which we note (said 'RYNE-hart').
Overall data confidence 72%
References — Reinhardt — Germanic ragin + hard; Django Reinhardt (surname)

Variations

ReinhardReinhartRainhardt

Nicknames

ReinHardy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reinhardt mean?

Reinhardt is German for 'brave counsel', from ragin ('counsel') and hard ('brave').

How do you pronounce Reinhardt?

It's said RYNE-hart /ˈraɪn.hɑrt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reinhardt a boy or girl name?

Reinhardt is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Reinhardt?

Reinhardt is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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