Marla vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marla

Girl #2,326 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of Magdala, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,326
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Marley

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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

Marla Rank #2,326
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2326 for Marla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marla ___

  • Marla Jean
  • Marla Ann
  • Marla Kay
  • Marla Lynn
  • Marla Rose
  • Marla Grace

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 Marla

Darla Carla Sharla Harlan Garland

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marla or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Marla at #2326 in the United States.

What do Marla and Ren mean?

Marla means "woman of Magdala, beloved" (Hebrew origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Marla and Ren boy or girl names?

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

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