Calan vs Rai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calan

Boy #3,805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"first of the month, calends"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,805
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Indian Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Calan Rank #3,805
Rai Rank #3,971

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 vs #3971 for Rai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calan or Rai more popular?

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 compared to Rai at #3971 in the United States.

What do Calan and Rai mean?

Calan means "first of the month, calends" (Latin via Welsh origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Calan and Rai boy or girl names?

Calan is primarily a boy name. Rai is primarily a boy name.

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