Emil vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Scandinavian

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Emil Rank #1,253

Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Emil or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Emil and Ren mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Emil and Ren boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Ren is primarily a boy name.