Reno \r(e)-no\ as a boy's name is pronounced REE-noh. It is of Spanish origin. Short form for names like Moreno. Also used in reference to the city in Nevada, which was named for a Union general, Jesse Lee Reno. Nevada is known for its gambling centers, giving the name a rough-and-ready aura.

Baby names that sound like Reno are Rene and Ren. Other similar baby names are Jeno, Geno, Remo, Renzo, Reo, Xeno and Zeno.