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Renee

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Renee

Pronounced ruh-NAY /rəˈneɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the French Renee, 'reborn; born again' (feminine of Rene, from Latin renatus). Overwhelmingly a girl's name; the masculine form is Rene. Used here for a boy, and we flag the cross-sex lean plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender French name: Renee means 'reborn' (said 'ruh-NAY'). Overwhelmingly a girl's name - the masculine is Rene - we flag the lean.
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningFrom the French Renee, 'reborn; born again' (feminine of Rene, from Latin renatus). Overwhelmingly a girl's name; the masculine form is Rene. Used here for a boy, and we flag the cross-sex lean plainly.
U.S. rank (2022)#9642 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,612
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119352022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Renee comes from the French for 'reborn' (feminine of Rene, from Latin renatus). It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; used here for a boy, we flag the cross-sex lean - rare for boys in the U.S. (said 'ruh-NAY').

For boys it appears only very rarely in the U.S., against far heavier girls' use. Rare for boys, tender, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Renee is French for 'reborn; born again' - overwhelmingly a girl's name, with Rene as the masculine form. Used here for a boy, we flag the cross-sex lean plainly (said 'ruh-NAY').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Renee — French 'reborn'; girl-leaning; masculine is Rene

Variations

ReneRenaeRenne

Nicknames

RenNay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renee mean?

Renee is French for 'reborn; born again'; it is overwhelmingly a girl's name, the masculine being Rene.

How do you pronounce Renee?

It's said ruh-NAY /rəˈneɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Renee a boy or girl name?

Renee is used here for a boy, but it is overwhelmingly a girl's name - the masculine is Rene, and we flag the lean.

How popular is Renee?

Renee is an extremely rare name in the U.S. for boys

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