Spelling Variants
Rene vs Renee: Which Spelling?
Rene and Renee are the same name with different spelling conventions for the same Latin origin.
Global Rank #79
Rene
Origin: English
René derives from the Latin name Renatus, meaning "reborn" or "born again," from the verb renascor (to be born again).
Global Rank #259
Renee
Origin: English
Renee means "reborn" or "born again" and derives from the Latin name Renatus, which comes from the past participle of "renascere" (to be born again).
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Rene currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.