Ren vs Sol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Jeriah Harlem Cristopher Cove

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Sol

Girl #818 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #818
Total SSA Count: 336
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Ren Rank #1,147

Sol Rank #818

Sol is more popular, ranked #818 vs #1147 for Ren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ren ___

Ren Kai
Ren James
Ren Soren
Ren Elliot
Ren Arlo
Ren Oscar

Sol ___

Sol Marie
Sol Isabel
Sol Luna
Sol Rose
Sol Valentina
Sol Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

If you choose Sol

Luna Paz Luca Cielo Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ren or Sol more popular?

Sol is more popular, ranked #818 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Ren and Sol mean?

Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin). Sol means "sun" (Latin origin).

Are Ren and Sol boy or girl names?

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

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