Cale vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cale

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,256
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 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

Cale Rank #3,256
Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #3256 for Cale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cale or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Cale and Luan mean?

Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Cale and Luan boy or girl names?

Cale is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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