Ian vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
4,547
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

Ian Rank #75
Luan Rank #1,566

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ian or Luan more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Ian and Luan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Ian and Luan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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