Renato is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 55 boys in the United States.
Renato at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
About the name Renato
Renato belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Renato first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1121 in 1969, and in 2024 55 babies received the name — 3,249 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Renato is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Renato a boy or girl name?
Renato is a boy name. In 2024, 55 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Renato?
Renato comes from the Portuguese tradition.
How popular is the name Renato?
Renato first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #1121 in 1969, and 55 babies were given the name in 2024.
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