Bartholomew vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bartholomew

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,348
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Bartholomew Rank #3,348
Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartholomew or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bartholomew and Luan mean?

Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Bartholomew and Luan boy or girl names?

Bartholomew is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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