Luan vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luan

Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

Albanian Vietnamese Brazilian Portuguese

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Luan Rank #1,566

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #1566 for Luan.

Is Luan or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Beau mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Luan and Beau boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.