Lincoln vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lincoln

Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#73
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Link, Linc

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lincoln Rank #73
Ren Rank #1,147

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #1147 for Ren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lincoln ___

  • Lincoln James
  • Lincoln Scott
  • Lincoln Reid
  • Lincoln Cole
  • Lincoln Thomas
  • Lincoln Blake

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 Lincoln

Grant Monroe Kennedy Emerson Harrison

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln or Ren more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Lincoln and Ren mean?

Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Lincoln and Ren boy or girl names?

Lincoln is primarily a boy name. Ren is primarily a boy name.

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