Rei vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Rei Rank #3,800
Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #3800 for Rei.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rei or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Rei and Luan mean?

Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Rei and Luan boy or girl names?

Rei is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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