Katelynn vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katelynn

Girl #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos via Katherine

Cultural Roots

American English Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,288
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kate, Katie, Lyn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Katelynn Rank #2,288
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2288 for Katelynn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katelynn ___

  • Katelynn Marie
  • Katelynn Grace
  • Katelynn Ann
  • Katelynn Rose
  • Katelynn Jane
  • Katelynn Nicole

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 Katelynn

Ashley Brittany Taylor Jordan Megan

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katelynn or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Katelynn at #2288 in the United States.

What do Katelynn and Ren mean?

Katelynn means "Pure, clear" (Greek katharos via Katherine origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Katelynn and Ren boy or girl names?

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

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