Honor vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Honor

Boy #1,585 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reputation, esteem"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,585
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hon, Hoy, Hoie

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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

Honor Rank #1,585
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #1585 for Honor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Honor ___

  • Honor James
  • Honor William
  • Honor Lee
  • Honor Thomas
  • Honor Beckett
  • Honor Cole

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 Honor

Valor Justice Noble Greer Verity

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honor or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Honor at #1585 in the United States.

What do Honor and Ren mean?

Honor means "reputation, esteem" (Latin origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Honor and Ren boy or girl names?

Honor is primarily a boy name. Ren is primarily a boy name.

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