Luan vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luan

Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Luan Rank #1,566

Lex Rank #2,214

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Luan or Lex more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Luan and Lex mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Luan and Lex boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.