Polly vs Ren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Polly Rank #2,192
Ren Rank #1,147

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2192 for Polly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly 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 Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polly or Ren more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Polly at #2192 in the United States.

What do Polly and Ren mean?

Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin).

Are Polly and Ren boy or girl names?

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

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