Rene
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Rene is a Latin name meaning “born again”. It is a common name, used by both boys and girls.
Meaning & Origin of the name Rene
Rene is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word renatus, which means born again. The name is historically rooted in early Christian concepts of spiritual rebirth and baptismal significance. It gained widespread usage across French-speaking regions during the medieval period and has persisted as a classic name due to its theological connotations and historical longevity.
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Gender Usage of the Name Rene
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Rene is generally considered a unisex name, although one gender is somewhat more common. Current records show 73.55% male and 26.45% female bearers. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Rene
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Rene is listed under Common Unisex Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 11K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 18K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 42K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 501K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Rene ranked #163 on the Popular Unisex Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #149 in 2024 — a drop of 14 places. Rene maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #9, achieved in multiple years (1918–1960) — 8 years total. Its lowest recorded position was #163 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -31 places (from #132 to #163).
Name StyleMethodology
Rene is classified as Timeless Unisex Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 594 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 189 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Rene
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Unisex Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Unisex Names
- Starts with
- R — Unisex Names Starting with R
- Ends with
- e — Unisex Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Rene exhibits a two-syllable length with an iambic stress pattern, landing on a prominent final vowel. It is associated with the influential French philosopher René Descartes, grounding the name in intellectual history. This pairing of a concise sound and academic prestige produces an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Rene
Middle names used with ReneMethodology
Rene is most frequently used with these unisex middle names: Rene Lee · Rene Ramirez · Rene Davis · Rene Garcia · Rene MerrillView all 105 unisex middle names.
- Total 544 middle names used with Rene
- 167 boy middle names used with Rene
- 263 girl middle names used with Rene
Middle name suggestions for ReneMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Rene is most frequently associated with unisex middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Rene Leslie · Rene Lawson · Rene Lavern · Rene Layton · Rene Latham. View all 191 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Rene
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Unisex Names, Rene has been used by 2 members of European royal families, including:
- Rene of Bourbon-Parma (born 1898) — Prince
- Rene (born 1404) — Count of Anjou
Names Similar to Rene
Sound Like Rene Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Reign · Rooney · Rennie · View all 26 names
Spelled Like Rene Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Renne · Renel · Renn · View all 6 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Riley · Rowan · Reese · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Rene Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Shea · Shay · Shaye · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Milan · Monroe · Divine · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Rene”
Dictionary Meaning of "Rene"Methodology
alternative form of reine
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How to Spell Rene in ASL
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