Names Like Ren
If you love Ren — lotus; love, Japanese in origin — you’ll probably love these names too. We’ve matched them by origin, sound and popularity using real US naming data, so every suggestion is a genuine relative of Ren, never a random pick.
Most similar to Ren
Japanese boy names with a comparable feel and popularity.
Boy
Ryu
RYOO
Dragon · Japanese
Boy Kenji
KEN-jee
Strong; wise ruler · Japanese
Boy Kaito
KY-toh
Ocean; soar · Japanese
Boy Sora
SOH-rah
Sky · Japanese
Boy Kenta
KEN-tah
Healthy and big · Japanese
Boy Haru
HAH-roo
Sun, light; spring · Japanese
Boy Takumi
tah-KOO-mee
Skillful artisan · Japanese
Boy Riku
REE-koo
Land · Japanese
Boy Haruto
hah-ROO-toh
Sun, light; soar · Japanese
Boy Sota
SOH-tah
Gallant, big · Japanese
Boy Yuto
YOO-toh
Distant; person · Japanese
Boy Yuma
YOO-mah
Permanence; truth · Japanese
Boy Haruki
hah-ROO-kee
Spring; shining · Japanese
Boy Minato
mee-NAH-toh
Harbor · Japanese
Boy Riki
REE-kee
Power, strength · Japanese
Boy Asahi
ah-SAH-hee
Morning sun · Japanese
Names with a similar meaning
Names that share Ren’s meaning or theme.
Girl
Olivia
oh-LIV-ee-uh
Olive tree · Latin
Unisex Robin
ROB-in
Bright fame · English
Boy Oliver
OL-iv-er
Olive tree · Latin
Girl Jasmine
JAZ-min
The jasmine flower · Persian
Girl Chloe
KLOH-ee
Green shoot, blooming · Greek
Girl Rose
ROHZ
The rose flower · Latin
Girl Luna
LOO-nuh
Moon · Latin
Girl Lily
LIL-ee
Lily flower; purity · English
Girl Hazel
HAY-zul
The hazel tree · English
Girl Violet
VY-uh-let
The violet flower · Latin
Girl Aurora
uh-ROR-uh
Dawn · Latin
Girl Isla
EYE-luh
Island · Scottish
Ren starts with R — more R names
Sibling names for Ren
Names that pair well with Ren for a brother, sister or middle name.
Girl
Hana
HAH-nah
Flower · Japanese
Unisex Akira
ah-KEE-rah
Bright, clear · Japanese
Boy Kenji
KEN-jee
Strong; wise ruler · Japanese
Girl Emi
EH-mee
Beautiful blessing · Japanese
Boy Ryu
RYOO
Dragon · Japanese
Girl Mei
MAY
Bright; sprout · Japanese
Girl Akari
ah-KAH-ree
Light, brightness · Japanese
Girl Sakura
sah-KOO-rah
Cherry blossom · Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What names are similar to Ren?
Names similar to Ren include Ryu, Kenji, Kaito, Sora, Kenta, Haru — matched by origin, style and popularity.
What other names start with R like Ren?
Popular R names in the same style include Robert, Richard, Ryan, Raymond, Russell, Roman.
What names go well with Ren?
Names that pair well with Ren include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ryu.