Jakob vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Scandinavian

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Ren Rank #1,147

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1147 for Ren.

Is Jakob or Ren more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Ren mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Jakob and Ren boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Ren is primarily a boy name.