boy's name
Renaud
ruh-NOH (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 25,973
Canada
#657
2024 births
Renaud is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Renaud is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1986, when 1,085 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Renaud Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 90 |
| 1910s | 175 |
| 1920s | 185 |
| 1930s | 215 |
| 1940s | 565 |
| 1950s | 1,085 |
| 1960s | 2,950 |
| 1970s | 7,015 |
| 1980s | 7,925 |
| 1990s | 3,010 |
| 2000s | 930 |
| 2010s | 310 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 50 |
How Popular Is Renaud?
In 2025, Renaud was given to 5 babies in France. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Renaud Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Renaud
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Renaud Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Renaud over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Renaud
- French ruh-NOH
Renaud in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Renaud
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Renaud — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Renaud
How popular is the name Renaud?
In 2025, Renaud was given to 5 babies in France. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Renaud a girl's or a boy's name?
Renaud is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Renaud?
Renaud has 2 syllables.
When was Renaud most popular?
Renaud peaked in 1986, when 1,085 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Renaud a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Renaud currently ranks #657 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.