Reynel is an uncommon and unique given name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'ragin' meaning 'advice, counsel', and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. It has been used sparsely throughout history, contributing to its distinctive charm. In French, Reynel is pronounced /rɛnɛl/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The name does not have any specific spelling variations or nicknames that are commonly used. Reynel is a unisex name, though it has been more frequently given to males in historical records.
The name Reynel experienced consistent popularity with 6 births each year from 1993 to 2000 and again in 2007 and 2011. There was a brief peak in 2008 with 7 births, followed by a slight drop to 5 births in 2010. Over the period from 1993 to 2011, there were a total of 42 babies named Reynel.