Kolby vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Scandinavian

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Kolby Rank #1,272

Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Is Kolby or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Kolby and Ren mean?

Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Kolby and Ren boy or girl names?

Kolby is primarily a boy name. Ren is primarily a boy name.