Rene
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Popularity
#6564
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
72,568
Peak Year
#1,648 in 1962
First Recorded
1880
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
The French form of Renatus, meaning 'reborn'. Historically used as a male name, but now more common for females.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
René Descartes
French philosopher and mathematician.
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