Harold vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Harry, Hal

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Ren Rank #1,147

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1147 for Ren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harold ___

  • Harold James
  • Harold Edward
  • Harold Thomas
  • Harold Francis
  • Harold David
  • Harold William

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 Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Ren more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Harold and Ren mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Harold and Ren boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Ren is primarily a boy name.

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