Megan vs Rayna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Megan

Girl #761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#761
Total SSA Count
369
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie

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Rayna

Girl #731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clean"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Slavic Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#731
Total SSA Count
385
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Rae, Rayn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Megan Rank #761
Rayna Rank #731

Rayna is more popular, ranked #731 vs #761 for Megan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Megan ___

  • Megan Rose
  • Megan Anne
  • Megan Lynn
  • Megan Marie
  • Megan Elizabeth
  • Megan Grace

Rayna ___

  • Rayna Grace
  • Rayna Marie
  • Rayna Elise
  • Rayna Dawn
  • Rayna Hope
  • Rayna Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

If you choose Rayna

Zara Mira Katia Tobias Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Megan or Rayna more popular?

Rayna is more popular, ranked #731 compared to Megan at #761 in the United States.

What do Megan and Rayna mean?

Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin). Rayna means "pure, clean" (Hebrew origin).

Are Megan and Rayna boy or girl names?

Megan is primarily a girl name. Rayna is primarily a girl name.

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