Rafa vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafa

Boy #5,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed, healing of God"

Origin: Hebrew Refa'el

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Middle Eastern Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,462
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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Popularity Comparison

Rafa Rank #5,462
Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #5462 for Rafa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafa or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Rafa at #5462 in the United States.

What do Rafa and Luan mean?

Rafa means "God has healed, healing of God" (Hebrew Refa'el origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Rafa and Luan boy or girl names?

Rafa is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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