Renaldo
Meaningruler's counsel · Spanish form of Reginald
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #823 in 1982
5 babies were named Renaldo in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,388 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Renaldo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Renaldo, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Renaldo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRenaldo first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1982, when it ranked #823. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRenaldo has slipped 5,388 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningRenaldo is a Spanish form of Reginald, which means “ruler's counsel”. Our records link it to English and Spanish roots.
About the name Renaldo
Renaldo is a boy name of English and Spanish origin meaning “ruler's counsel”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ldo”. US birth records list Renaldo for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 109 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1982, when it ranked #823 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | 86,455 boys |
| 1920s | 9.0 | 111,483 boys |
| 1930s | 7.5 | 133,511 boys |
| 1940s | 7.7 | 130,208 boys |
| 1950s | 18 | 57,078 boys |
| 1960s | 20 | 49,751 boys |
| 1970s | 24 | 41,288 boys |
| 1980s | 42 | 23,872 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 76,982 boys |
| 2000s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
| 2010s | 7.6 | 131,406 boys |
| 2020s | 4.6 | 215,827 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Renaldo
What does the name Renaldo mean?
Renaldo means “ruler's counsel” in Spanish, as a form of Reginald.
What is the origin of the name Renaldo?
Renaldo has English, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Renaldo a boy or girl name?
Renaldo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Renaldo?
Renaldo ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1982 (#823).