Neil vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

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Neil Rank #866

Rene Rank #993

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #993 for Rene.

Is Neil or Rene more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Rene at #993 in the United States.

What do Neil and Rene mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Neil and Rene boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.