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Reyner
Pronounced RAY-nur /ˈreɪ.nər/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Rainer/Reynier, from the Germanic ragin ('counsel; advice') + heri ('army'), 'wise army; counsel-warrior.' Sturdy and old-world.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Reyner spells Rainer/Reynier, from Germanic ragin + heri, 'counsel-warrior; wise army.' A medieval name carried into modern use, it reads sturdy and old-world — rare in the U.S. (said 'RAY-nur').
It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, old-world, and sturdy.
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What does the name Reyner mean?
Reyner is a form of Rainer, Germanic for 'wise army; counsel-warrior' (ragin + heri).
How do you pronounce Reyner?
It's said RAY-nur /ˈreɪ.nər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Reyner a boy or girl name?
Reyner is a boy's name.
How popular is Reyner?
Reyner is a rare name in the U.S.