Glen vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,326
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Glen Rank #2,326
Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #2326 for Glen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Luan mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Glen and Luan boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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