Renee

Meaning of Renee

Born again. It refers to being reborn or renewed.

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

Popularity of Renee

After ranking as high as #362 in 2000, Renee has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Renee

• Renée Zellweger
  American actress and producer
• Renée Fleming
  American opera singer
• Renée Elise Goldsberry
  American actress and singer
• Renee Olstead
  American actress and singer
• Renee Montgomery
  American basketball player

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Questions about the name Renee

What does the name Renee mean?

Renee means born again. it refers to being reborn or renewed, and it comes from French origins.

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

Renee is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Renee?

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

When was Renee most popular?

Renee peaked at #362 in 2000.