Allen vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Luan

Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

Cultural Roots

Albanian Vietnamese Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,566
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Allen Rank #574
Luan Rank #1,566

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Luan more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Allen and Luan mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Allen and Luan boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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