Houston vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#704
Total SSA Count
381
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

Houston Rank #704
Luan Rank #1,566

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Luan more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Houston and Luan mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Houston and Luan boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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