What origin is the name Renée?

Renée comes from French naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Renée?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Renée — for example Andre, Remy, Antoine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Renée

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Renée

Renée

Girl

French

2 syllables

Renée is a French girl's name meaning "Derived from the Latin word meaning born again or reborn.".

The meaning of Renée is "Derived from the Latin word meaning born again or reborn." — a girl name of French origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Latin word meaning born again or reborn.

Popularity

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What does Renée mean?

Renée is a girl name of French origin meaning "Derived from the Latin word meaning born again or reborn.".

How popular is Renée?

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Brother names that go with Renée

Andre Remy Antoine Marcel Pierre Sebastien

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Renée.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Renée

Renée means "Derived from the Latin word meaning born again or reborn." — these names share that spirit.

Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Owen — "Owen comes from the Welsh Owain, possibly from the Latin Eugenius, meaning 'well born' or 'noble'." (Welsh)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)