Rene vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rene

Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Rene Rank #993

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #993 for Rene.

Is Rene or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Rene at #993 in the United States.

What do Rene and Alec mean?

Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Rene and Alec boy or girl names?

Rene is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.