Renard Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Renard is of Old French origin, meaning 'fox'. It evolved from the Old French term for fox and has historical roots in Latin. The name is often associated with traits of cleverness and cunning, as seen in folklore. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity during the medieval period. Variants include Renardo and Renaud, and the name is currently viewed as distinctive and classic.
The name Renard is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Renard has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Renard' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4256th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3385th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1217th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1214th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1794th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4484th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8837th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Renard' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Renard"
Pronunciation
/rəˈnɑːr/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Renard derives from the Old French word for 'fox', which is 'renard'. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'vulpes', meaning 'fox'.
Meaning
fox
Language Evolution
Renard (Old French), Renardus (Latin), Renard (Modern French)
Historical Usage
The name Renard gained popularity in medieval France, particularly in literature and folklore, where the fox was often depicted as a clever and cunning character.
Variants & Derivatives
Renardo, Renardus, Renaud
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Renard is seen as a unique and somewhat classic name, often associated with cleverness and agility due to its meaning.
Famous People
Renard Cornet, Renard N. H. K., Renard de Lussan
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Renard"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Renard"
"Renard" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4256th of 7545 | 53 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3385th of 6773 | 89 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1217th of 7552 | 747 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1214th of 10718 | 748 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1794th of 16616 | 653 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4484th of 24088 | 306 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8837th of 23106 | 94 |
Regional Popularity of "Renard" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
37.54% 836th/2227 |
45.56% 1107th/2430 |
48.23% 1376th/2853 |
42.56% 1181st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.60% 928th/2937 |
42.84% 1492nd/3483 |
30.73% 1081st/3518 |
46.79% 1892nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.52% 1567th/3685 |
- |
26.78% 1391st/5194 |
55.42% 3501st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
- |
43.03% 3147th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Renard" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Renard"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Renard" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.