Evan vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
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

Evan Rank #143
Luan Rank #1,566

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Luan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Evan and Luan mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Evan and Luan boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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