Rene \r(e)-ne\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Rene), is pronounced re-NAY, REN-ee. It is of French origin, and the meaning of Rene is "rebirth". Ren?s the modern form of Renatus. Renato is a Spanish form. See also Renny. Actor Ren?uberjonois.
Rene has 5 variant forms: Renat, Renato, Renatus, Rene and Renne.
For more information, see also related names Ren and Reginald.