Ren vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Ren Rank #1,147

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1147 for Ren.

Is Ren or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Ren and Jakob mean?

Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ren and Jakob boy or girl names?

Ren is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.