Ren
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Queen — regal grace and sovereign strength
Origin: Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #1041 in 2025 with 213 babies born.
History: Ren surged in the 2020s as an ultra-short name. The movie Footloose's Ren McCormack fought for the right to dance. In Japanese, Ren means 'lotus.' The name represents American cultural cross-pollination.
Similar names: reena, renee, renn, renna, renni, rennie, renny, raena
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Ren? About 1 in 11,169 babies born in 2025 were named Ren, or roughly 0.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ren
What does the name Ren mean?
Ren means “Queen — regal grace and sovereign strength” from Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Ren?
Ren has Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Queen — regal grace and sovereign strength”.
How popular is Ren?
Ren ranked #1038 in 2025 — given to 213 babies that year.
When was Ren most popular?
Ren peaked in 2025 with 213 babies registered that year.
Is Ren a boy or girl name?
Ren is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 78% of Rens are boys and 22% are girls.
Is the name Ren rising or falling in popularity?
Ren has risen 1944 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2982 in 2020 to #1038 in 2025.
How long has Ren been recorded?
Ren appears in birth records across 83 years — from 1915 through 2025.