Ken vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
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

Ken Rank #3,299
Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #3299 for Ken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Luan mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Ken and Luan boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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