Luan vs Ilian

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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Ilian

Boy #3,379 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Ilium, ancient Troy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Bulgarian Romanian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,379
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Ilian Rank #3,379

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #3379 for Ilian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Ilian more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Ilian at #3379 in the United States.

What do Luan and Ilian mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Ilian means "from Ilium, ancient Troy" (Latin origin).

Are Luan and Ilian boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Ilian is primarily a boy name.

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