Luan vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Alexis Rank #485

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Alexis mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Luan and Alexis boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.

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