Ren vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ren

Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,147
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ren Rank #1,147
Ao Rank #14,516

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ren or Ao more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ren and Ao mean?

Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Ren and Ao boy or girl names?

Ren is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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