Olivia vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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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

Olivia Rank #1
Ren Rank #1,147

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1147 for Ren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Ren more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Ren mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Olivia and Ren boy or girl names?

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

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