Renee

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“born again” — French

—2024 rank
1962peak year
185,414babies named Renee since 1880
▼ 10%5-year trend

Renee popularity over 145 years

🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 196218801920196020002024

What does Renee mean?

The French feminine Renée, from Latin Renatus, 'born again', an early Christian name. It entered wide American use in the 20th century.

OriginFrench
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage

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