Mathew vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

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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

Mathew Rank #941
Rene Rank #993

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #993 for Rene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

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 Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

If you choose Rene

Claude Marcel Cecile Sylvie Marc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Rene more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Rene at #993 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Rene mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Mathew and Rene boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.

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