Rene vs Yohan

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

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Rene →

Yohan

Boy #1,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan

Cultural Roots

French Korean German Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Han

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Yohan →

Popularity Comparison

Rene Rank #993
Yohan Rank #1,159

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 vs #1159 for Yohan.

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

Yohan ___

  • Yohan Paul
  • Yohan Marc
  • Yohan Luc
  • Yohan Thomas
  • Yohan Ethan
  • Yohan Sébastien

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rene

Claude Marcel Cecile Sylvie Marc

If you choose Yohan

Théo Mathieu Camille Léa Nathan

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rene or Yohan more popular?

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 compared to Yohan at #1159 in the United States.

What do Rene and Yohan mean?

Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin). Yohan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan origin).

Are Rene and Yohan boy or girl names?

Rene is primarily a boy name. Yohan is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Yohan vs Rene Rene vs Mattias Rene vs Carl Rene vs Reginald Rene vs Colten
← Full profile: Rene ← Full profile: Yohan Browse all baby names