Lela vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,191
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lay

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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

Lela Rank #2,191
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2191 for Lela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lela ___

  • Lela Rose
  • Lela Marie
  • Lela Grace
  • Lela Jane
  • Lela Noelle
  • Lela Simone

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 Lela

Layla Nadia Sana Rania Tariq

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lela or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lela and Ren mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Lela and Ren boy or girl names?

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

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