What does the name Ren mean?

Ren means "Lotus, love (Japanese); rebirth (various)." It is of Japanese origin.

How popular is the name Ren?

Ren is ranked #350 in the United States as of 2025, based on SSA data.

Is Ren a boy or girl name?

Ren is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

Names Starting With R

UnisexJapanese#350 in 2025

Ren

Q: What is the origin of the name Ren?

Ren is of Japanese origin. Japan's #1 boy name for several years running. Short and powerful. Featured in Star Wars (Kylo Ren) and multiple anime series.

Ren is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning “Lotus, love (Japanese); rebirth (various).” It ranked #350 in the United States in 2025.

Pronunciation

REN

Meaning & Origin

The name Ren means “Lotus, love (Japanese); rebirth (various).” It comes from the Japanese language tradition.

Japan's #1 boy name for several years running. Short and powerful. Featured in Star Wars (Kylo Ren) and multiple anime series.

Popularity Over Time

#390

2024

#350

2025

Year	Rank
2025	#350
2024	#390

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

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