Rene

Meaning of Rene

It means "reborn". It's like saying someone is born again, either literally or figuratively.

Rene has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rene

After ranking as high as #386 in 2000, Rene has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Rene

• René Descartes
  Philosopher, mathematician, scientist
• René Magritte
  Surrealist painter
• René Angélil
  Music producer, Céline Dion's husband
• René Auberjonois
  Actor (Star Trek, Benson)
• René Girard
  Literary critic, philosopher

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Questions about the name Rene

What does the name Rene mean?

Rene means it means "reborn". it's like saying someone is born again, either literally or figuratively, and it comes from French origins.

Is Rene a boy's or a girl's name?

Rene is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rene?

Rene did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Rene most popular?

Rene peaked at #386 in 2000.