Ren vs Emil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ren

Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Scandinavian

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Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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Ren Rank #1,147

Emil Rank #1,253

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Ren or Emil more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Ren and Emil mean?

Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Ren and Emil boy or girl names?

Ren is primarily a boy name. Emil is primarily a boy name.