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Renard

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Pronounced reh-NARD /rəˈnɑrd/Medium

Meaning: A French form of Reynard — from the Germanic ragin, 'counsel/advice', + hard, 'brave/strong', hence 'strong counsel; brave advice'; also French for 'a fox'Low

In 30 seconds: Strong counsel; brave advice: Renard is French. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'reh-NARD').
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Origin LowFrench, Germanic
MeaningA French form of Reynard — from the Germanic ragin, 'counsel/advice', + hard, 'brave/strong', hence 'strong counsel; brave advice'; also French for 'a fox'
U.S. rank (2024)#9649 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,690

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019102024

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

Renard is a French form of Reynard — from the Germanic ragin, 'counsel/advice', + hard, 'brave/strong', hence 'strong counsel; brave advice'; also French for 'a fox'. A crisp, classic name (said 'reh-NARD').

In the U.S. it appears in French and African American families. Rare, strong-counsel at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Reynard joins the Germanic ragin ('counsel') and hard ('brave'), hence 'strong counsel' — Renard is the French form (also French for 'a fox', from the medieval Reynard the Fox), crisp and classic (said 'reh-NARD').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Renard — French form of Reynard

Variations

ReynardRenardoRennard

Nicknames

Ren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renard mean?

Renard is a French form of Reynard — Germanic 'strong counsel; brave advice' (ragin + hard); also French for 'a fox'.

How do you pronounce Renard?

It's said reh-NARD /rəˈnɑrd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Renard a boy or girl name?

Renard is a boy's name.

How popular is Renard?

Renard is a very rare name in the U.S.

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