Gary vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

French Spanish English Belgian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Rene Rank #993

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Rene more popular?

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Rene mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Gary and Rene boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.