Jean vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

French Spanish English Belgian

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Jean Rank #1,141

Rene Rank #993

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 vs #1141 for Jean.

Is Jean or Rene more popular?

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 compared to Jean at #1141 in the United States.

What do Jean and Rene mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Jean and Rene boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.