UK boy's name
Renel
Renel is a feminine name of English origin meaning "advisor or counsellor".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Renel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Renel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2012 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Renel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Renel ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 boys were registered as Renel.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Renel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Renel mean?
The given name Renel has its roots in the French language, and it is believed to have originated in the 16th century. The name is thought to be a combination of the French words "reine" meaning "queen" and "elle" meaning "she," suggesting a feminine connotation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Renel can be found in a French historical document from the late 1500s, which mentions a woman named Renel de Montfort. However, the details surrounding this individual are scarce, and it is uncertain whether this was a first or last name.
In the 17th century, a French artist named Renel Lefebvre gained recognition for her intricate tapestry work. She was born in 1625 in Paris and is known to have created several commissioned pieces for the French nobility during her lifetime.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Renel Audiger, a French philosopher and writer, made a name for himself with his works on ethics and morality. He was born in 1739 in Bordeaux and published several influential books before his death in 1815.
In the 19th century, Renel Dumont, a French explorer and naturalist, embarked on several expeditions to Africa and South America. Born in 1812 in Marseille, he contributed significantly to the study of flora and fauna in these regions. Dumont's extensive notes and specimen collections were invaluable to the scientific community of the time.
Another notable figure from the same century was Renel Leclerc, a French military officer who played a pivotal role in the French Revolutionary Wars. Born in 1785 in Strasbourg, he rose through the ranks and became a respected general, leading several successful campaigns before his death in 1849.
While the name Renel has French origins, it has been adopted and used in various cultures over the centuries, albeit with varying degrees of popularity. The name's meaning and historical significance remain rooted in its French heritage, reflecting a unique blend of femininity, artistic expression, philosophical thought, exploration, and military prowess.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Renel over time
The chart below shows babies named Renel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Renel, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Renel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Renel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4367 | 7 | 2 |
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- Reggie 14,684
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FAQ
Renel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Renel in the UK right now?
In 2015, Renel was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Renel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Renel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Renel?
Renel is a feminine name of English origin meaning "advisor or counsellor".
How many people are called Renel in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Renel across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.