Rin
Meaning
"companion, neighbor"
Origin: Japanese
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,629
- Total SSA Count
- 30
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"companion, neighbor"
Origin: Japanese
"star"
Origin: Welsh
Seren is more popular, ranked #4628 vs #4629 for Rin.
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Seren is more popular, ranked #4628 compared to Rin at #4629 in the United States.
Rin means "companion, neighbor" (Japanese origin). Seren means "star" (Welsh origin).
Rin is primarily a girl name. Seren is primarily a girl name.