Grey vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Grey Rank #878
Rene Rank #993

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #993 for Rene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grey ___

  • Grey James
  • Grey William
  • Grey Alexander
  • Grey Thomas
  • Grey Michael
  • Grey Elliot

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 Grey

Sloane River Sage Quinn Blaire

If you choose Rene

Claude Marcel Cecile Sylvie Marc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grey or Rene more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Rene at #993 in the United States.

What do Grey and Rene mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Grey and Rene boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.

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