Linden vs Rena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linden

Boy #1,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"linden tree, lime tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,551
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lin, Lindy

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Rena

Girl #2,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, joyful song"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Japanese Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,691
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Linden Rank #1,551
Rena Rank #2,691

Linden is more popular, ranked #1551 vs #2691 for Rena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Linden ___

  • Linden James
  • Linden Thomas
  • Linden Reed
  • Linden Cole
  • Linden Grey
  • Linden Miles

Rena ___

  • Rena Marie
  • Rena Grace
  • Rena Louise
  • Rena Sofia
  • Rena Claire
  • Rena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Linden

Rowan Ash Hazel Wren Cedar

If you choose Rena

Leah Mara Naomi Joel Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linden or Rena more popular?

Linden is more popular, ranked #1551 compared to Rena at #2691 in the United States.

What do Linden and Rena mean?

Linden means "linden tree, lime tree" (Old English origin). Rena means "song, joyful song" (Hebrew origin).

Are Linden and Rena boy or girl names?

Linden is primarily a boy name. Rena is primarily a girl name.

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