Dion vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dion

Boy #1,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, godly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,119
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Di

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Rene

Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Spanish English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#993
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ren

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Popularity Comparison

Dion Rank #1,119
Rene Rank #993

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 vs #1119 for Dion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dion ___

  • Dion Michael
  • Dion James
  • Dion Alexander
  • Dion Andrew
  • Dion Thomas
  • Dion Marcus

Rene ___

  • Rene Louis
  • Rene Pierre
  • Rene Martin
  • Rene Charles
  • Rene Xavier
  • Rene Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dion

Leon Marcus Nadia Elena Zara

If you choose Rene

Claude Marcel Cecile Sylvie Marc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dion or Rene more popular?

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 compared to Dion at #1119 in the United States.

What do Dion and Rene mean?

Dion means "divine, godly" (Greek origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Dion and Rene boy or girl names?

Dion is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.

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