Reno

Reno is a boy's name of Spanish 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 34 boys in the United States.

Reno at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈriːnoʊ/

About the name Reno

Reno belongs to the Spanish 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, Reno first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #829 in 1926, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 4,135 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Reno in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Best US rank
#829 in 1926
Peak year
1996
Babies named Reno in 2024
34
Total since 1880
4,135

Reno in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1889 in 2000
Babies named Reno in 2025
4
Total since 1996
90

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Reno mean?

The meaning of Reno is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Reno a boy or girl name?

Reno is a boy name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Reno?

Reno comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Reno?

Reno first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #829 in 1926, and 34 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Reno?

Reno is pronounced /ˈriːnoʊ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.