Renji

♂ Boy

Pronounced REN-jee /ˈrɛn.dʒi/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese, variously written with kanji read 'lotus' (ren) + 'two; order; benevolence' (ji); routes layered (kanji-dependent)Low

In 30 seconds: Lotus; love and order: Renji is Japanese. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'REN-jee').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese, variously written with kanji read 'lotus' (ren) + 'two; order; benevolence' (ji); routes layered (kanji-dependent)

U.S. rank (2025)#6726 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Renji comes from Japanese, variously written with kanji read 'lotus' (ren) + 'two; order; benevolence' (ji; routes layered, which we note; made known by the anime Bleach). A crisp, modern name (said 'REN-jee').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, lotus-and-order at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Renji is Japanese, variously written 'lotus' (ren) + 'two; order; benevolence' (ji) — depending on the kanji — crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'REN-jee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Renji — routes layered (kanji-dependent)

Variations

RenziRenjiro

Nicknames

Ren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renji mean?

Renji is Japanese, variously 'lotus' + 'two; order; benevolence', depending on the kanji; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Renji?

It's said REN-jee /ˈrɛn.dʒi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Renji a boy or girl name?

Renji is a boy's name.

How popular is Renji?

Renji is a rare name in the U.S.