Rene vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rene

Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

French Spanish English Belgian

✓ All Clear

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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Rene Rank #993

Jean Rank #1,141

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

Is Rene or Jean more popular?

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

What do Rene and Jean mean?

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

Are Rene and Jean boy or girl names?

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