Rene vs Zelma

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

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Zelma

Girl #6,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helmet of God, divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,713
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel, Zellie, Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Rene Rank #993
Zelma Rank #6,713

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 vs #6713 for Zelma.

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

Zelma ___

  • Zelma Marie
  • Zelma Louise
  • Zelma Ann
  • Zelma Grace
  • Zelma Jean
  • Zelma Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rene

Claude Marcel Cecile Sylvie Marc

If you choose Zelma

Velma Thelma Alma Elna Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rene or Zelma more popular?

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 compared to Zelma at #6713 in the United States.

What do Rene and Zelma mean?

Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin). Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Rene and Zelma boy or girl names?

Rene is primarily a boy name. Zelma is primarily a girl name.

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