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Foster vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rene

Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Spanish English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#993
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Foster Rank #1,077
Rene Rank #993

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 vs #1077 for Foster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Rene more popular?

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Rene mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Foster and Rene boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.

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