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Rene name meaning
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Rene mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Rene
User Submitted Origins
French
69%
African Dutch (Afrikaans)
6%
African
6%
Shona
6%
English
6%
Spanish
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Israel says the name Rene means "'He was born again' in french. (In intension of Jesus). Reborn, Renew, Rename, Revived, Regenerated etc... You have to write it always Rene and no Rene" and is of French origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Rene means "Born again; renewed, reborn in french" and is of French origin.
- A submission from South Carolina, U.S. says the name Rene means "Born again".
- According to 2 people from Germany and the United States, the name Rene is of French origin and means "Reborn".
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Rene means "Reborn with baptism".
- A user from South Africa says the name Rene is of African Dutch (Afrikaans) origin and means "Head Strong, full of love and depended of lots of hugs and kisses".
- A user from Singapore says the name Rene is of French origin and means "Rebirth".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From French René.
- A male given name from French
- A female given name from French
Rene was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Estonian, and German
Notable Persons Named Rene
Notable Persons Named Rene
René Descartes
René Descartes was a philosopher. René was born on March 31st, 1596 in Descartes, Indre-et-Loire. He left this life on February 11th, 1650.
Rene Russo
Rene Russo is an actress and model. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1972 to 1981. Rene was given the name Rene Marie Russo on February 17th, 1954 in Burbank, California, United States.
René Magritte
René Magritte was an artist in the field of painting. René was given the name René François Ghislain Magritte on November 21st, 1898 in Lessines, Belgium. He breathed his last breath on August 15th, 1967.
René Angélil
René Angélil was a singer, manager, and director. He was most active from 1961 to 2014. René was born on January 16th, 1942 in Montreal. He breathed his last breath on January 14th, 2016.
René Auberjonois
René Auberjonois is an actor and singer. He was most active from 1962 to present. René was given the name René Murat Auberjonois on June 1st, 1940 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Rainer Maria Rilke
Rainer Maria Rilke was a writer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1894 to 1925. Rainer was given the name René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke on December 4th, 1875 in Prague. He passed away on December 29th, 1926.
- René GirardScientist
- René HiguitaSoccer Player
- René Redzepi
- ResidenteMusician
- René LacosteTennis Player
- René DifMusician
- René DupréeWrestler
- René GoscinnyComics Creator
- René LévesquePremier of Quebec
- René LaennecScientist
- René Arthur GagnonMilitary Person
- James Hadley ChaseWriter
- Rene LiuActor
- René CotyPresident
Notable Persons With the Last Name Rene
Notable Persons With the Last Name Rene
Chris Rene
Chris Rene is a rhythm, blues, hip hop music, pop music, and rock music musician. He holds the title Young Homie". He has had major accomplishments since 2013. Chris was given the name Christopher René on December 25th, 1982 in United States.
René
René was royalty. He holds the title Duke of Anjou; King of Naples. René was born as the child of Louis II of Naples and Yolande of Aragon in Château d'Angers. He passed away on August 10th, 1480.
France-Albert René
France-Albert René is an office holder. France-Albert was born on November 16th, 1935 in Victoria, Seychelles.
Wendy Rene
Wendy Rene was a soul music, rhythm, and blues singing. Her career lasted from 1962 to 1967. Wendy was given the name Mary Frierson in Memphis, Tennessee. Wendy is also known as Mary Cross. She died on December 16th, 2014.
Leon Rene
Leon was born on February 6th, 1902. He passed away on May 30th, 1982.
Ralph René
Ralph René was a writer. Ralph was born on August 24th, 1933. He passed away on December 10th, 2008.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Rene | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 24.45% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 62.80% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.68% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.35% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 8.52% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Rene
People with the last name Rene are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Rene
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| #13 | Boy Names Unique to the Southwest |