Bryn vs Ren

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

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Popularity Comparison

Bryn Rank #2,107
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2107 for Bryn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bryn ___

  • Bryn Elizabeth
  • Bryn Marie
  • Bryn Grace
  • Bryn Eloise
  • Bryn Harper
  • Bryn Avery

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 Bryn

Rowan Emrys Gwen Celyn Seren

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryn or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Bryn at #2107 in the United States.

What do Bryn and Ren mean?

Bryn means "hill, mound" (Welsh origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Bryn and Ren boy or girl names?

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

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