Rene - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Rene \r(e)-ne\. Short form of Irene (Greek) "peace". Also used as an independent name, mainly since the early 20th century.

Rene has 3 variant forms: Reney, Renie and Rennie.

For more information, see also the related name Renée.

Baby names that sound like Rene are Rena, Raene, Reine, Reene, René, Renae and Renne.

Rene is a very popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Rene. Click here to compare Rene with related baby names.