Luan vs Evan

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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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Evan mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Luan and Evan boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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