Hans vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Scandinavian

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Hans Rank #1,325

Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Hans or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Ren mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Hans and Ren boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Ren is primarily a boy name.