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Renaldo

♂ Boy

Pronounced reh-NAHL-doh /rɛˈnɑl.doʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Italian form of Reynold/Reginald — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel', plus wald, 'power; rule'; 'counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor'Low

In 30 seconds: Counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor: Renaldo is the Spanish Reynold. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'reh-NAHL-doh').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA Spanish/Italian form of Reynold/Reginald — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel', plus wald, 'power; rule'; 'counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor'
U.S. rank (2025)#13461 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,879

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198219142025

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

Renaldo is a Spanish/Italian form of Reynold/Reginald — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel', plus wald, 'power; rule' — 'counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor'. A crisp, classic name (said 'reh-NAHL-doh'; nickname Rey).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, counsel-power at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Reynold joins the Germanic ragin, 'counsel', with wald, 'power' — 'counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor' — Renaldo is the Spanish form, crisp and classic (said 'reh-NAHL-doh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Renaldo — Spanish form of Reynold

Variations

ReynaldoRinaldoReginald

Nicknames

Rey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renaldo mean?

Renaldo is a Spanish Reynold — Germanic 'counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor'.

How do you pronounce Renaldo?

It's said reh-NAHL-doh /rɛˈnɑl.doʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Renaldo a boy or girl name?

Renaldo is a boy's name.

How popular is Renaldo?

Renaldo is a rare name in the U.S.

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