Imogene 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

Popularity Comparison

Imogene Rank #2,459
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2459 for Imogene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imogene ___

  • Imogene Rose
  • Imogene Claire
  • Imogene Frances
  • Imogene Louise
  • Imogene Jane
  • Imogene Wren

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 Imogene

Beatrice Cordelia Jasper Edmund Viola

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imogene or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Imogene at #2459 in the United States.

What do Imogene and Ren mean?

Imogene means "maiden, daughter" (Celtic origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Imogene and Ren boy or girl names?

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

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