Norman vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norman

Boy #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

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Norman Rank #1,313

Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #1313 for Norman.

Is Norman or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Norman at #1313 in the United States.

What do Norman and Ren mean?

Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Norman and Ren boy or girl names?

Norman is primarily a boy name. Ren is primarily a boy name.