Luan vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luan

Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

Cultural Roots

Albanian Vietnamese Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,566
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English British Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,311
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Rafe mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Luan and Rafe boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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