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Reinard

Boy name · French

Reinard is a French boy name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Reinard has the name Reina hiding inside it.
  • GenerationReinard peaked in 1918, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • HistoryReinard first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025

02.5519181918

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Reinard

Reinard is a boy name of French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:French names

Other spellings of Reinard

Boy name: Reynard

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Questions about the name Reinard

What is the origin of the name Reinard?

Reinard is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Sebastian (“venerable”), Leo (“lion”), Daniel (“God is my judge”) and Gabriel (“God is my strength”).

Is Reinard a boy or girl name?

Reinard is a boy name.

How popular is the name Reinard?

Reinard is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1918. It peaked at #4,179 in 1918, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Reinard?

If you like Reinard, you might also like Reynard. Reynard is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Reinard?

Reinard is a French boy name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.