Amelia vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ren Rank #1,147

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1147 for Ren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Ren ___

  • Ren Kai
  • Ren James
  • Ren Soren
  • Ren Elliot
  • Ren Arlo
  • Ren Oscar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ren more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ren mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Amelia and Ren boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ren is primarily a boy name.

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