Renee is of French origin, derived from the name Rene, which means 'reborn' or 'reincarnated'. It was traditionally used as a male name but has become more popular for females in recent years. The name is pronounced 'REH-nee', with the emphasis on the first syllable.
"Renee's popularity as a baby name peaked in the mid-1950s to early 1960s with over 30 births per year, but it has since declined significantly, dropping below 10 births annually from the late 1980s onwards. Between 2000 and 2022, there were only two years (2000 and 2011) with more than 10 Renee births each."