Luan vs Hugh

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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Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#765
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Hugh mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Luan and Hugh boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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