Ren vs Kolby

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

Kolby

Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,272
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ren Rank #1,147
Kolby Rank #1,272

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ren or Kolby more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Ren and Kolby mean?

Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ren and Kolby boy or girl names?

Ren is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.

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