Renard Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-NAR /ʁə.nɑʁ/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: 'fox'; Latin: 'renardus' (fox)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Renard has its roots in the Old French word "renard," which means "fox." This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic *rēnō, which also relates to the Old High German "rīn" and the Old Norse "reynir," both signifying a fox. The transition of the name into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French words entered the English language, particularly in the realms of literature and folklore.

Historically, the name Renard is associated with various literary and cultural figures. One notable example is the character Renard the Fox, a central figure in medieval fables and allegories, particularly in the "Roman de Renart," a collection of stories from the 12th century that depicted the cunning and cleverness of the fox.

This character became emblematic of trickery and wit in European folklore, influencing various adaptations and retellings throughout the centuries. The name also bears significance in heraldry and symbolism, where the fox is often associated with attributes such as cunning, adaptability, and intelligence.

In medieval bestiaries, the fox was depicted as a creature that could outsmart its adversaries, reinforcing its association with cleverness. The name Renard, therefore, not only reflects a literal meaning but also embodies a rich tapestry of cultural narratives that have persisted through time.

In addition to its literary connections, Renard has been used as a surname in various regions, particularly in France and Belgium, where it has historical roots in noble lineages. The name's enduring presence in folklore and literature has contributed to its cultural resonance, making it a symbol of cleverness and adaptability in various traditions.

Fictional characters named Renard

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Renard is a fictional character from the film The World Is Not Enough. He is a terrorist and the main antagonist who has a personal vendetta against James Bond.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Renard, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ReynardRenaudRenéRenaRenaeRenee

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Renard. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RaynardLeonardBernardRichardGerardEdmundAlaric

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Renard was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Renard has ranked as high as #2471 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in Illinois, Louisiana, Florida, Michigan, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Renard has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Renard is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Renard was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Renard.

Year Total Births Boy
2024 8 8
2023 7 7
2021 6 6
2020 6 6
2019 8 8
2018 5 5
2017 11 11
2016 9 9
2015 8 8
2014 14 14
2013 12 12
2012 10 10
2011 15 15
2010 12 12
2009 16 16
2008 16 16
2007 11 11
2006 17 17
2005 17 17
2004 19 19
2003 20 20
2002 16 16
2001 22 22
2000 25 25
1999 24 24
1998 28 28
1997 38 38
1996 16 16
1995 38 38
1994 27 27
1993 36 36
1992 39 39
1991 42 42
1990 54 54
1989 43 43
1988 47 47
1987 50 50
1986 36 36
1985 50 50
1984 41 41
1983 52 52
1982 40 40
1981 42 42
1980 52 52
1979 48 48
1978 38 38
1977 42 42
1976 33 33
1975 43 43
1974 27 27
1973 47 47
1972 49 49
1971 54 54
1970 63 63
1969 44 44
1968 46 46
1967 46 46
1966 56 56
1965 60 60
1964 53 53
1963 46 46
1962 55 55
1961 53 53
1960 41 41
1959 46 46
1958 59 59
1957 52 52
1956 59 59
1955 47 47
1954 50 50
1953 34 34
1952 33 33
1951 24 24
1950 17 17
1949 26 26
1948 18 18
1947 22 22
1946 12 12
1945 11 11
1944 9 9
1942 9 9
1941 5 5
1940 6 6
1939 9 9
1938 10 10
1936 5 5
1934 7 7
1933 5 5
1931 5 5
1929 8 8
1926 7 7
1925 6 6
1924 6 6
1923 5 5
1920 6 6
1918 8 8
1917 5 5
1916 5 5
1910 5 5

Top States for Renard (2005)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 5
100%