Dallen vs Rai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallen

Boy #4,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley dweller, from the meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,126
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dal, Dall

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Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Indian Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dallen Rank #4,126
Rai Rank #3,971

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4126 for Dallen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dallen ___

  • Dallen James
  • Dallen Lee
  • Dallen Cole
  • Dallen Reid
  • Dallen Grant
  • Dallen Scott

Rai ___

  • Rai Alexander
  • Rai James
  • Rai Theodore
  • Rai Kenji
  • Rai Yuki

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dallen

Dalton Easton Peyton Camden Bryson

If you choose Rai

Kai Hana Sora Rei Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallen or Rai more popular?

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Dallen at #4126 in the United States.

What do Dallen and Rai mean?

Dallen means "valley dweller, from the meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Dallen and Rai boy or girl names?

Dallen is primarily a boy name. Rai is primarily a boy name.

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