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Ren

Lotus; love · pronounced REN

Meaning

Ren is a japanese name meaning “Lotus; love”.

History

A Japanese name written with kanji for lotus, water lily or love. Short, crisp and internationally legible, it has become one of Japan's most given boys' names in recent decades.

Popularity

Ranked #360 in 2026 · up 940 places since 1996

Lower is more popular. Ranks are illustrative directory data.