Ren vs Therese

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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Therese

Girl #2,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the island of Thera"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French German English Catholic Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,221
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tess, Terry, Tessie

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Popularity Comparison

Ren Rank #1,147
Therese Rank #2,221

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #2221 for Therese.

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

Therese ___

  • Therese Marie
  • Therese Ann
  • Therese Louise
  • Therese Grace
  • Therese Elise
  • Therese Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ren

Kai Sora Yuki Hana Mio

If you choose Therese

Cecile Brigitte Colette Margot Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ren or Therese more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Therese at #2221 in the United States.

What do Ren and Therese mean?

Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin). Therese means "from the island of Thera" (Greek origin).

Are Ren and Therese boy or girl names?

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

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