Rene vs Santana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Santana

Boy #812 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"holy, sacred place"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#812
Total SSA Count
309
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sant, Santi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rene Rank #993
Santana Rank #812

Santana is more popular, ranked #812 vs #993 for Rene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rene ___

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

Santana ___

  • Santana James
  • Santana Lee
  • Santana Miguel
  • Santana Cruz
  • Santana Ray
  • Santana Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rene

Claude Marcel Cecile Sylvie Marc

If you choose Santana

Valentina Diego Elena Marco Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rene or Santana more popular?

Santana is more popular, ranked #812 compared to Rene at #993 in the United States.

What do Rene and Santana mean?

Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin). Santana means "holy, sacred place" (Spanish origin).

Are Rene and Santana boy or girl names?

Rene is primarily a boy name. Santana is primarily a boy name.

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