Esty 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

Esty Rank #2,155
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2155 for Esty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esty ___

  • Esty Rose
  • Esty Pearl
  • Esty Mae
  • Esty Ruth
  • Esty Grace

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 Esty

Malka Rivka Shmuel Devorah Leah

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esty or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Esty at #2155 in the United States.

What do Esty and Ren mean?

Esty means "star" (Hebrew origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Esty and Ren boy or girl names?

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

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