Hamza vs Rayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamza

Boy #527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#527
Total SSA Count
565
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ham

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hamza Rank #527
Rayan Rank #580

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 vs #580 for Rayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamza ___

  • Hamza Ali
  • Hamza Omar
  • Hamza Yusuf
  • Hamza Ibrahim
  • Hamza Khalid
  • Hamza Bilal

Rayan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamza

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Maryam

If you choose Rayan

Nadia Layla Omar Yasmin Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamza or Rayan more popular?

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 compared to Rayan at #580 in the United States.

What do Hamza and Rayan mean?

Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin). Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin).

Are Hamza and Rayan boy or girl names?

Hamza is primarily a boy name. Rayan is primarily a boy name.

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