Renee

Gender Usage of the Name Renee

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Renee is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.74% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Renee

• Worldwide

  #886 Girl’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #999 Girl’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #562 Girl’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #1032 Girl’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

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

Renee is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Renee ranked #886 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,418 in 2024 — an improvement of 532 places. Renee is showing upward momentum and gaining recognition.

Historically, its best recorded position was #36 in 1977. Its lowest recorded position was #1,418 in 2024. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 368 places (from #1,254 to #886).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Renee

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names

Length

5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names

Starts with

R — Girl Names Starting with R

Ends with

e — Girl Names Ending in “e”

Name AestheticMethodology

Renee consists of 2 syllables with an unstressed-stressed pattern. The name is linked to actress Renee Zellweger, which reinforces its public visibility. This creates a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.

Middle Names For Renee

Middle names used with ReneeMethodology

Renee is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Renee Marie · Renee Lynn · Renee Michelle · Renee Ann · Renee ElizabethView all 1,398 girl middle names.

• Total 1,893 middle names used with Renee
• 106 boy middle names used with Renee
• 339 unisex middle names used with Renee

Middle name suggestions for ReneeMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Renee is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Renee Marie · Renee Monet · Renee Mcgee · Renee Maree · Renee Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Renee

Sound Like Renee Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Rena · Wren · Reyna · View all Top 100 names

Spelled Like Renee Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Rennee · Renae · Renea · View all 6 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Rebecca · Ruth · Rachel · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Renee Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Nevaeh · Kay · Mae · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Michelle · Kathleen · Nicole · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Renee”

Dictionary Meaning of "Renee"Methodology

• A female given name from Latin

  Examples

  • "You don't have to call me Reenie if you don't want," she said. "You can call me Renée if it suits you." Reenie, Julian remembered: sweep her hair high and call her Renée. "No," he answered finally, "I'll take things the way they are."

Alternative Forms

Renee.

More Info

How to Spell Renee in ASL

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• n
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