James vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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

James Rank #5
Rene Rank #993

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #993 for Rene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rene

Claude Marcel Cecile Sylvie Marc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rene more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rene at #993 in the United States.

What do James and Rene mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are James and Rene boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.

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