Luan vs Jacob

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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Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Jacob mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luan and Jacob boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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