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 Tatsuo
tah-tsoo-oh
dragon man · japanese
Boy Kenta
KEN-tah
Healthy and big · Japanese
Boy Takeshi
tah-KESH-ee
Warrior / military · 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
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
Jasmine flower · persian
Girl Chloe
KLOH-ee
Green shoot; blooming · greek
Girl Rose
ROHZ
Rose · latin
Girl Luna
LOO-nah
Moon · latin
Girl Lily
LIL-ee
Lily · english
Girl Hazel
HAY-zul
The hazel tree · English
Girl Violet
VY-uh-let
Violet flower · latin
Girl Aurora
ow-ROH-rah
Dawn · italian
Girl Isla
EYE-luh
Island · Scottish
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Robert
ROB-ert
Bright fame · Germanic
Boy Richard
Ryan
RY-un
Little king · Irish
Boy Raymond
Ralph
RALF
counsel wolf · english
Boy Roy
roy
king · french
Boy Russell
Randall
RAN-dul
shield wolf · english
Boy Roman
Rowan
ROH-un
Little red one; rowan tree · Irish
Boy Ryder
Ryker
Sibling names for Ren
Names that pair well with Ren for a brother, sister or middle name.
Unisex
Akira
ah-KEE-rah
Bright, clear · Japanese
Boy Kenji
KEN-jee
Strong; wise ruler · Japanese
Girl Emi
EH-mee
Beautiful blessing · Japanese
Girl Nami
NAH-mee
Wave · japanese
Boy Ryu
ryoo
dragon · japanese
Girl Akari
ah-KAH-ree
Light, brightness · Japanese
Girl Sakura
sah-KOO-rah
Cherry blossom · Japanese
Boy Kaito
KY-toh
Ocean; soar · Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What names are similar to Ren?
Names similar to Ren include Ryu, Kenji, Kaito, Sora, Tatsuo, Kenta — 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, Ralph, Roy.
What names go well with Ren?
Names that pair well with Ren include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Nami, Ryu.