Guillermo vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guillermo

Boy #833 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#833
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Memo, Guille, Willy

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Guillermo Rank #833
Rene Rank #993

Guillermo is more popular, ranked #833 vs #993 for Rene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guillermo ___

  • Guillermo Alejandro
  • Guillermo Antonio
  • Guillermo Eduardo
  • Guillermo Rafael
  • Guillermo Miguel
  • Guillermo Carlos

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 Guillermo

Fernando Ricardo Alejandra Lucia Isabella

If you choose Rene

Claude Marcel Cecile Sylvie Marc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guillermo or Rene more popular?

Guillermo is more popular, ranked #833 compared to Rene at #993 in the United States.

What do Guillermo and Rene mean?

Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Guillermo and Rene boy or girl names?

Guillermo is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.

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