Back to Baby Names

Sultan vs Rayyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sultan

Boy #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,298
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Rayyan

Boy #1,321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lush, well-watered, abundant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,321
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Sultan Rank #1,298
Rayyan Rank #1,321

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 vs #1321 for Rayyan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sultan or Rayyan more popular?

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 compared to Rayyan at #1321 in the United States.

What do Sultan and Rayyan mean?

Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin). Rayyan means "lush, well-watered, abundant" (Arabic origin).

Are Sultan and Rayyan boy or girl names?

Sultan is primarily a boy name. Rayyan is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons