Karl vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

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Karl Rank #1,684

Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #1684 for Karl.

Is Karl or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Karl and Luan mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Karl and Luan boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.