Ren vs Zen

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 #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Ren Rank #1,147

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1147 for Ren.

Is Ren or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Ren and Zen mean?

Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Ren and Zen boy or girl names?

Ren is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.