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Renegade

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Renegade

Pronounced REN-uh-gayd /ˈrɛn.ə.ɡeɪd/Medium

Meaning: The English word Renegade ('a rebel; one who deserts a cause or defies convention'), from the Spanish/Latin renegado. A bold, modern word-style name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Renegade means 'a rebel' (said 'REN-uh-gayd'). Daring and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningThe English word Renegade ('a rebel; one who deserts a cause or defies convention'), from the Spanish/Latin renegado. A bold, modern word-style name.
U.S. rank (2023)#13720 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420142023

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

Renegade takes the English word ('a rebel; one who deserts or defies,' from Spanish renegado) as a name. It reads daring and modern - very rare in the U.S. (said 'REN-uh-gayd').

It appears only very rarely and recently for boys in the U.S. Rare, daring, and bold.

Did you know? Renegade is the English word for 'a rebel; one who defies convention' - a daring, modern word-style name (said 'REN-uh-gayd').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Renegade — English word; 'a rebel'

Variations

RennegadeRenegaydRenny

Nicknames

RenGade

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renegade mean?

Renegade is the English word for 'a rebel; one who deserts a cause or defies convention.'

How do you pronounce Renegade?

It's said REN-uh-gayd /ˈrɛn.ə.ɡeɪd/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Renegade a boy or girl name?

Renegade is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Renegade?

Renegade is a newly emerging, extremely rare name in the U.S.

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