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The baby name Renato is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /reˈnaːto/; English: /rəˈnɑːtoʊ/; Spanish/Portuguese: /reˈnato/.

Renato is Latin, Slavic, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin, Slavic, Spanish
Pronunciation: Italian: /reˈnaːto/; English: /rəˈnɑːtoʊ/; Spanish/Portuguese: /reˈnato/

What is the meaning of the name Renato ?

The baby name Renato is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /reˈnaːto/; English: /rəˈnɑːtoʊ/; Spanish/Portuguese: /reˈnato/.

Renato is Latin, Slavic, Spanish in Origin.

Renato is the Italian and Portuguese form of Latin Renatus, from the verb renasci “to be born again,” meaning “reborn” or “born anew.” Because the idea of spiritual rebirth resonated with early Christians, the name spread through Church Latin into the Romance world and has long carried baptismal connotations. In Spanish it appears as Renato as well, though less common than René in some regions.

Documented since late antiquity through bishops and saints named Renatus - most notably of Angers (French René) and Sorrento - the name enjoyed steady use in Italy and the Lusophone sphere, peaking in the 20th century and remaining familiar in Brazil, Portugal, and parts of Latin America today. Variants include Renatus (Latin), René (French), Renat (Catalan/Russian), Renátó (Hungarian), and the feminine Renata/Renate. The core meaning emphasizes renewal after trial, making it a quietly hopeful choice.

Renato has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Renato

Renato Rascel Actor · Born 1912 · Italy Renato Rascel was an Italian actor and singer best known for his work in film and music. Born Renato Ranucci, he appeared in about 50 films between 1942 and 1972 and is also remembered for songs such as "Arrivederci Roma" and "Romantica." Renato Salvatori Actor · Born 1934 · Italy Renato Salvatori was an Italian actor best known for his work in classic Italian cinema, especially films like Rocco and His Brothers and Z. Born in Seravezza in Tuscany, he started acting as a teenager, often playing youthful romantic roles. Renato Carosone Musician · Born 1920 · Italy Renato Carosone was an Italian musician best known as a pianist and songwriter who became a major figure in Italian popular music. He was especially famous for songs like "Tu vuò fà l'americano," "Maruzzella," and "'O Sarracino."
Renato Pozzetto Actor · Born 1940 · Italy Renato Pozzetto is a well-known Italian actor famous for his comedic roles in films like 'Il Ragazzo di Campagna' and 'La Casa Stregata'. Born in 1940, he became a household name in Italy through his work in both cinema and television, often collaborating with fellow comedian Cochi Ponzoni. Renato Zero Actor · Born 1950 · Italy Renato Zero, born Renato Fiacchini, is an Italian singer-songwriter and performer best known for his long-running music career and major influence on Italian pop. Active from the 1960s to the 2020s, he is known for songs like "Il cielo," "I migliori anni della nostra vita," and "Spiagge," and he became the only artist to top the Italian charts in six different decades.

Renato – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
AL Boys 0 #36 679 5,122
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
AL 0 #40 36 2,372
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
BR Boys 0 #44 12,937 12,213
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
PT Boys 0 #53 2,715 7,951
LU 0 #63 4 2,830
MU Boys 0 #64 610 8,477
AO 0 #67 10 2,729
HR Boys 0 #67 812 3,997
JP 0 #67 11 4,057
SI 0 #74 7 1,612
BR 0 #77 477 5,969
IT Boys 0 #81 40,484 10,046
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
MU 0 #94 45 3,613
QA 0 #100 7 7,011
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
CL Boys 0 #109 4,159 13,390
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
PT 0 #111 199 4,161
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
EC 0 #117 5 2,502
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
BN Boys 0 #121 13 6,332
PE 0 #122 232 6,350
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
HR 0 #125 55 2,081
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #131 5 3,911
PA 0 #131 8 3,797
PE Boys 0 #132 4,451 14,506
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
PH Boys 0 #140 313 11,440
RS Boys 0 #142 13 2,277
CR 0 #146 13 5,526
JP Boys 0 #149 162 7,909
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
AO Boys 0 #154 92 5,568
HU Boys 0 #156 19 3,954
LU Boys 0 #157 62 4,970
SI Boys 0 #158 52 3,402
MT Boys 0 #160 17 4,064
AE 0 #167 11 10,220
IT 0 #172 1,633 4,183
UY 0 #176 7 2,477
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
GR Boys 0 #187 81 6,912
AR 0 #189 5 2,915
EC Boys 0 #190 50 3,322
MO Boys 0 #196 28 5,842
PL 0 #210 3 2,600
AL Girls 0 #212 11 4,141
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
UY Boys 0 #239 209 5,922
GT Boys 0 #244 305 7,625
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
CL 0 #258 176 6,867
SA 0 #259 37 10,560
BO Boys 0 #261 564 9,244
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
GT 0 #274 41 5,948
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
HR Girls 0 #287 8 3,687
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #297 9 6,530
Canada Boys 2024 #302 5 2,588
BO 0 #303 79 6,868
CN Boys 0 #307 13 9,639
DK Boys 0 #313 13 7,401
AR Boys 0 #325 152 7,628
PL Boys 0 #326 10 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MX Boys 0 #345 1,321 16,355
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
Austria Boys 0 #376 67 2,180
MX 0 #376 38 8,339
France Boys 2021 #381 7 2,865
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #392 7 8,639
PA Boys 0 #404 78 9,305
CR Boys 0 #409 79 10,188
Finland Boys 0 #416 12 2,041
Germany 0 #420 18 2,542
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
Spain 0 #431 22 2,326
ZA 0 #435 13 14,421
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
CO 0 #463 18 7,768
PT Girls 0 #465 7 7,952
RU Boys 0 #493 13 12,621
HK Boys 0 #510 18 12,905
BH 0 #514 40 17,937
LY 0 #519 17 12,703
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
PS Boys 0 #535 14 10,655
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
IR Boys 0 #558 8 10,162
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
CM Boys 0 #568 8 12,054
QA Boys 0 #585 123 18,093
IL Boys 0 #592 16 10,983
Spain Boys 0 #601 359 5,610
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
CO Boys 0 #643 297 15,656
BO Girls 0 #646 6 9,488
SG Boys 0 #652 46 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #669 14 3,552
Germany Boys 0 #679 287 5,697
LB 0 #685 6 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
KW Boys 0 #695 75 18,755
NL Boys 0 #742 211 5,873
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
SA Boys 0 #788 1,114 28,008
OM Boys 0 #816 66 17,948
CL Girls 0 #823 29 14,098
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
BR Girls 0 #834 108 12,708
United States Boys 2024 #838 55 7,044
TN 0 #857 9 13,765
EG Boys 0 #876 11 15,035
AE Boys 0 #908 185 22,615
PE Girls 0 #914 30 14,861
SA Girls 0 #922 14 25,931
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,067 112 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,081 31 25,439
MA 0 #1,100 29 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
DZ 0 #1,158 19 20,130
TR 0 #1,199 13 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,259 9 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,267 180 9,415

Renato is popular in 81 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
United States
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Renato

Renato is predominantly a boy's name.
Renato is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Italian: /reˈnaːto/; English: /rəˈnɑːtoʊ/; Spanish/Portuguese: /reˈnato/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Renatus (Latin), Renata (feminine), Renat (Slavic/Russian), René (French, masculine) and Renée (French.
Yes — Renato ranked #136 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Renato ranks highest in Switzerland (#136 in 2024).
Renato's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #410 in 2011 to #381 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Renato are in our database, including Renato Rascel (Actor), Renato Salvatori (Actor), Renato Carosone (Musician).