Karen vs Renley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karen

Girl #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek via Danish

Cultural Roots

American English Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,261
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

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Popularity Comparison

Karen Rank #1,261
Renley Rank #1,171

Renley is more popular, ranked #1171 vs #1261 for Karen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karen ___

  • Karen Lynn
  • Karen Ann
  • Karen Marie
  • Karen Sue
  • Karen Louise
  • Karen Beth

Renley ___

  • Renley Mae
  • Renley Grace
  • Renley Claire
  • Renley Rose
  • Renley Violet
  • Renley Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karen

Deborah Linda Susan Gary David

If you choose Renley

Brinley Wrenly Kinsley Paisley Wilder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karen or Renley more popular?

Renley is more popular, ranked #1171 compared to Karen at #1261 in the United States.

What do Karen and Renley mean?

Karen means "pure, chaste" (Greek via Danish origin). Renley means "from the raven meadow (possible)" (Old English origin).

Are Karen and Renley boy or girl names?

Karen is primarily a girl name. Renley is primarily a girl name.

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