Arjun vs Rayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arjun

Boy #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, clear, bright"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arju

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Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#580
Total SSA Count
491
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arjun Rank #583
Rayan Rank #580

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 vs #583 for Arjun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arjun ___

  • Arjun Dev
  • Arjun Raj
  • Arjun Veer
  • Arjun Prasad
  • Arjun Shankar
  • Arjun Kumar

Rayan ___

  • Rayan Omar
  • Rayan Malik
  • Rayan Sami
  • Rayan Kareem
  • Rayan Yusuf
  • Rayan Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Rayan

Nadia Layla Omar Yasmin Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arjun or Rayan more popular?

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 compared to Arjun at #583 in the United States.

What do Arjun and Rayan mean?

Arjun means "white, clear, bright" (Sanskrit origin). Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin).

Are Arjun and Rayan boy or girl names?

Arjun is primarily a boy name. Rayan is primarily a boy name.

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