Joan vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

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Joan Rank #1,014

Rene Rank #993

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Joan or Rene more popular?

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Joan and Rene mean?

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

Are Joan and Rene boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.