Elliemae 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

Elliemae Rank #2,094
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2094 for Elliemae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliemae ___

  • Elliemae Grace
  • Elliemae June
  • Elliemae Pearl
  • Elliemae Ruth
  • Elliemae Louise
  • Elliemae Ann

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 Elliemae

Bettylou Rosemae Clarice Hattie Dolly

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliemae or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Elliemae at #2094 in the United States.

What do Elliemae and Ren mean?

Elliemae means "bright one, torch" (Greek via Old French origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Elliemae and Ren boy or girl names?

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

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