Laurence vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Luan mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Laurence and Luan boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.