Ren vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ren

Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Ren Rank #1,147

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1147 for Ren.

Is Ren or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Ren and Carl mean?

Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Ren and Carl boy or girl names?

Ren is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.