Ren vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ren Rank #1,147
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ren or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ren at #1147 in the United States.

What do Ren and Theodore mean?

Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ren and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ren is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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