Charlotte 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Ren Rank #1,147

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1147 for Ren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Ren more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Ren mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Charlotte and Ren boy or girl names?

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

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