Rodney vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Rene Rank #993

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Rene more popular?

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Rene mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Rodney and Rene boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.