Renaud
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Renaud
Renaud comes from the Germanic elements "ragin" (advice, counsel) and "wald" (rule, power), meaning "ruler with counsel" or "wise ruler." The name is primarily used in French and French-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in medieval France and among French nobility.
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Etymology
Renaud comes from the Germanic elements "ragin" (advice, counsel) and "wald" (rule, power), meaning "ruler with counsel" or "wise ruler." The name is primarily used in French and French-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in medieval France and among French nobility.
Renaud currently ranks #11,897 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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