Gus vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Gus Rank #1,216
Luan Rank #1,566

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Luan more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Gus and Luan mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Gus and Luan boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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