Luan vs Ray

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

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Kylin
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Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#777
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Ray mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Luan and Ray boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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