Boy Name
Reynard
Reynard means “Renart”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Reynard is a boy baby name, meaning "Renart". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Reynard often also consider Reinhard.
Reynard meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Renart
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Reynard as R·E·Y·N·A·R·D, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Reynard is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Reynard variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Reynarda, Reynarde, Reynardy, Reynar.
- Nicknames: Reyn and R.
- Middle names: Pair Reynard with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Reynard middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Reinhard, Renard, Raynard, Renardo, Rexford — full picks on the sibling names for Reynard guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Reynard? Browse our names like Reynard guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Reynard
What does the name Reynard mean?
Reynard means "Renart". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Reynard is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Reynard?
The exact origin of Reynard is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Reynard?
Reynard has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Reynard a boy's or girl's name?
Reynard is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Reynard in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Reynard sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Reynard?
Names that share Reynard's sound and style include Reinhard, Renard, Raynard, Renardo, Rexford.
What middle names pair well with Reynard?
Good middle-name fits for Reynard pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Reynard is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Reynard is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Reynard?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Reynard share its rhythm without rhyming — Reinhard, Renard, Raynard all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.