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Rene

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French · English Rene /ɹə.ˈneɪ/; French René /ʁə.ne/.

Rene carries a rebirth meaning through French and Latin roots, with spelling and gender conventions that vary by language.

Origin

French

Pronunciation

English Rene /ɹə.ˈneɪ/; French René /ʁə.ne/.

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Reborn; born again.

Rene carries the meaning “reborn” or “born again”, through French René and the Latin name Renatus. The idea of renewal can give the name a quietly hopeful quality, suggesting a fresh beginning. Its spelling deserves attention. In French, René is masculine and Renée feminine; English Rene can be used for either. The French forms share /ʁə.ne/, while English Rene is pronounced /ɹə.ˈneɪ/, with a more noticeable glide at the end. Choosing Rene, René or Renée can express a connection to a particular language or family tradition, even though the rebirth meaning links them.

Etymology: Rene is related to French René and Renée, from Latin Renatus, “born again”.

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Name popularity

Latest year: 2025

Boys
Rank1,092
Girls
Rank8,244

Source

SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.

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Origin

French

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Latin