Luan vs Bartholomew

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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Bartholomew

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,348
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Bartholomew more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Luan and Bartholomew mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Luan and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.

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