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UK boy's name

Renell

A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Reynold.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Renell is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Renell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 7 births.

This profile covers 58 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1997 to 2020. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 58 living people in the UK are called Renell. 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 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Renell ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 7 boys were registered as Renell.
  • About 58 living people in the UK are estimated to have Renell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4608

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2013

7 births

Estimated living

58

2026

Meaning

What does Renell mean?

The name Renell is believed to have originated from a combination of the French word "reine," meaning queen, and the English suffix "-ell," which is a diminutive form often used to create feminine names. This suggests that the name Renell may have been derived from the idea of a "little queen" or a royal feminine figure.

Historically, the name Renell has been documented in various regions of Europe, particularly in France and England, where it gained popularity during the medieval and Renaissance periods. It is possible that the name was influenced by the French culture and the prominence of royalty during those times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Renell can be traced back to the 13th century, when a noblewoman named Renell de Montfort was mentioned in chronicles from the region of Normandy, France. Her exact birth and death dates are unknown, but her name has been documented in historical records from that era.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Renell Beauchamp lived in England. She was a member of the wealthy Beauchamp family and was known for her charitable works and involvement in the local community. Renell Beauchamp's birth and death years are not precisely recorded, but she is believed to have lived during the latter half of the 15th century.

Another historical figure with the name Renell was Renell de Valois, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was a member of the influential Valois dynasty and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature. Renell de Valois's exact birth and death dates are uncertain, but she is believed to have lived during the reign of King Francis I of France.

In the 17th century, a woman named Renell Montague gained recognition as a prominent author and poet in England. Born in 1620 and dying in 1692, Renell Montague was known for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Her poetry collections were widely read and appreciated during her lifetime.

During the 18th century, a French artist and painter named Renell LeBrun made significant contributions to the Rococo art movement. Renell LeBrun was born in 1705 and died in 1789, and her works are still celebrated for their delicate brushwork and vibrant colors, depicting scenes from the French aristocracy and pastoral landscapes.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Renell. While the name may not be as common today, its origins and historical significance reflect a connection to royalty, nobility, and cultural influences from various regions of Europe.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Renell over time

The chart below shows babies named Renell registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Renell, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Renell
02457199720082020

Decades

Renell by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Renell 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
2020s #4608 3 1
2010s #3638 34 7
2000s #3607 17 5
1990s #2337 4 1

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FAQ

Renell: questions and answers

How popular is the name Renell in the UK right now?

In 2020, Renell was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Renell most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 7 babies registered as Renell in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Renell?

A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Reynold.

How many people are called Renell in the UK?

A total of 58 babies have been registered as Renell across the 14 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.