Luan vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luan

Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

Albanian Vietnamese Brazilian Portuguese

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Luan Rank #1,566

Lou Rank #2,123

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Luan or Lou more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Luan and Lou mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Luan and Lou boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.