Luan vs Matthew

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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Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Matthew mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Luan and Matthew boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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