Rene
reborn (Latin)
Rene is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 131, with 71,393 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
reborn (Latin)
Rene comes from the Latin name Renatus, meaning 'born again' or 'reborn', traditionally carrying Christian spiritual significance regarding baptism. In the Philippines, it has been widely used across generations as a classic male given name, popularized during the Spanish and mid-20th-century eras.
Rene is derived from the French René and Spanish René, both originating from the Late Latin name Renatus. It entered the Philippine naming tradition through Catholic and Hispanic influences.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common among Gen X and older Filipino males. Frequently paired in double names (e.g., Rene Boy, Jose Rene) and shortened to nicknames like Ren or Rey.
Related forms
- René French
- René Spanish
- Renato Italian
- Renatus Latin
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Rene with common surname pairs
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How do I use Rene with two Filipino surnames?
Rene is the given name. The full name is Rene + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rene a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rene is number 131, with 71,393 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.