Luan vs Jakub

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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Jakub

Boy #3,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Czech Polish Slovak German Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,151
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Jakub Rank #3,151

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #3151 for Jakub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Jakub more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Jakub at #3151 in the United States.

What do Luan and Jakub mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Jakub means "may God protect, supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luan and Jakub boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Jakub is primarily a boy name.

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