Girl name · Latin
Renée
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: born againRenée is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "born again". It is used in French.
- Meaning
- Born again
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- ruh-NAY (French)
Meaning and origin of Renée
As a girl's name, Renée comes from Latin and means "born again". It is used in French.
In French, say ruh-NAY. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
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“Born again; Latin. Say ruh-NAY”
From French girl names, french girl names that work in English
How popular is Renée?
- US rank in 2025
- #1,099
- 218 babies, 136 per million girls
- Best rank
- #62 in 1967
- Most babies: 6,013 in 1964
- Babies since 1889
- At least 185,896
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 5 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 per million |
| 1900s | 55 per million |
| 1910s | 82 per million |
| 1920s | 192 per million |
| 1930s | 293 per million |
| 1940s | 540 per million |
| 1950s | 1,713 per million |
| 1960s | 3,056 per million |
| 1970s | 2,433 per million |
| 1980s | 1,421 per million |
| 1990s | 616 per million |
| 2000s | 313 per million |
| 2010s | 159 per million |
| 2020s | 143 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,020 | #958 | #1,063 | #976 | #1,041 | #1,120 | #1,059 | #1,078 | #1,047 | #1,099 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Renée
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- RenataBorn again (Latin, girl)
- RenateBorn again (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Renée
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
Names with a similar meaning
- AnastasiaResurrection, rising again (Greek, girl)
- NataliaBorn on Christmas day (Latin, girl)
- EugeniaWell born (Greek, girl)
- EugenieWell born (Greek, girl)
- KennethAnglicized Coinneach, handsome, and Cináed, perhaps born of fire (Scottish Gaelic, boy)
- RenatoBorn again (Latin, boy)
- EugeneWell born (Greek, boy)
- IphigeniaStrong-born (Greek, girl)
- NatashaBorn on Christmas Day (Latin, girl)
- AbenaBorn on Tuesday (Akan, girl)
- AbimbolaBorn into wealth (Yoruba, girl)
- AchiengBorn when the sun shines (Luo, girl)
- AdhiamboGirl born in the evening (Luo, girl)
- AdwoaBorn on Monday (Akan, girl)
- AfuaBorn on Friday (Akan, girl)
Middle names for Renée
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
- DianaDivine, heavenly (Latin, girl)
- JulianaFeminine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius (Latin, girl)
- LuciaLight, brightness (Latin, girl)
- LunaThe moon (Latin, girl)
- RosaRose flower (Latin, girl)
- SabinaSabine woman (Latin, girl)
- AlmaSoul, nourishing (Latin, girl)
- AmandaWorthy of love (Latin, girl)
- AureliaGolden (Latin, girl)
Renée: common questions
What does the name Renée mean?
Renée comes from Latin and means "born again".
Is Renée a boy or girl name?
Renée is mainly a girl's name. In 2025, 218 girls and 5 boys in the US were named Renée, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Renée come from?
Renée comes from Latin and means "born again". Today it is used in French.
How do you pronounce Renée?
In French, say ruh-NAY. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Renée?
Renée ranked #1,099 in the US in 2025, with 218 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Renée?
Forms of Renée with the same meaning and origin include Renata (Spanish) and Renate (German).
What middle names go with Renée?
Middle names that flow well with Renée include Amelia, Belle, Grace, Laurel and Noelle. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.