| Meaning | water lily, lotus |
| Origin | Chinese, Japanese |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Ren |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Ren |
About Ren
Minimalism reaches its peak in this striking three-letter powerhouse. The brevity creates impact rather than limitation, proving that sometimes less truly is more. This name cuts through clutter with zen-like simplicity, offering a clean slate for your son's unique personality to define it. The single syllable carries weight and intention, suggesting focus and purposefulness. There's an artistic quality here, perhaps literary or creative, that appeals to parents who appreciate understated sophistication. It transcends cultural boundaries while feeling fresh and contemporary in any context. The name requires no shortening, no explanation, no correction—just pure, distilled identity. Boys who carry this name often develop independent thinking and confidence in standing apart from crowds. It's a bold choice that demonstrates courage in restraint and beauty in simplicity.
Nicknames for Ren
| Ren |
| Rennie |
| Rey |
| R.J. |
Famous People Named Ren
| Ren Zhengfei | Chinese businessman and founder of Huawei Technologies |
| Ren McCormack | A character played by Kevin Bacon in the movie "Footloose" |
| Ren Redwood | American musician and songwriter |
| Ren Hōek | A character from the animated series "The Ren & Stimpy Show" |
| Ren Ng | American computer scientist and entrepreneur, founder of Lytro |
| Ren LaForme | American journalist and digital tools expert |
| Ren Osugi | Japanese actor known for his roles in various films |
| Ren Verstappen | Dutch racing driver |
| Ren Cassin | French jurist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient |
| Ren Bostelaar | Canadian journalist and author |
| Ren Klunder | Dutch Paralympic swimmer |
| Ren Richards | American transgender rights advocate |
| Ren Chand | British actor and writer |
| Ren Iwaki | Japanese manga artist and illustrator |
| Ren Hayakawa | Japanese archer and Olympian |
| Ren Kwok | Hong Kong singer and actor |
Characters Named Ren
| Ren Höek | From "The Ren & Stimpy Show" |
| Ren McCormack | From the movie "Footloose" |
| Ren Amamiya | From the video game "Persona 5" |
| Ren Stevens | From the TV series "Even Stevens" |
| Ren Tsuruga | From the anime/manga series "Skip Beat!" |
| Ren Tao | From the anime/manga series "Shaman King" |
| Ren Hojo | From the anime/manga series "DearS" |
| Ren Valmont | From the TV series "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" |
| Ren Ichimoku | From the anime/manga series "Hell Girl" |
| Ren Fei | From the anime/manga series "Black Cat" |
| Ren St. Cyr | From the book "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir |
| Ren Hakuei | From the anime/manga series "Magi - The Labyrinth of Magic" |
| Ren Orimura | From the anime/manga series "Infinite Stratos" |
| Ren Aizawa | From the anime/manga series "Maid-Sama!" |
| Ren Seiei | From the anime/manga series "Gundam Build Fighters" |
| Ren Nekoyashiki | From the anime/manga series "Uraboku" |
| Ren Honjo | From the anime/manga series "Nana" |