Find out how popular the first name Renaud has been for the last 35 years (from 1983 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Renaud by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Renaud is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Renaud.

The history of the first name Renaud

The name Renaud originates from the Germanic languages, specifically from the German name Reinold or Reinhold. It is thought to have derived from the elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "waldan" meaning "to rule." The name was initially popular in France during the Middle Ages.

Renaud was the name of a legendary knight from the medieval French chanson de geste known as The Song of Roland. In this epic poem, Renaud was one of the Twelve Peers of Charlemagne's court, representing the ideal of chivalry and bravery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Renaud can be found in the 9th century, when Renaud I was the Count of Herbauges and Gâtinais in France. He lived from around 820 to 890.

In the 12th century, Renaud de Châtillon was a French nobleman who became Prince of Antioch and played a significant role in the Crusades. He was born around 1125 and died in 1187.

During the Renaissance period, Renaud de Beaune was a French composer and theorist who lived from around 1463 to 1539. He is known for his contributions to the development of music theory and his compositions.

Renaud de Sévigné was a French writer and one of the most celebrated letter writers of the 17th century. He was born in 1613 and died in 1696.

Another notable figure with the name Renaud was Renaud de Montauban, a legendary French knight and one of the four sons of Aymon in the medieval chansons de geste. He is a prominent figure in French folklore and literature.

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The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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