Luan vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luan

Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Luan Rank #1,566

Merle Rank #4,664

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Luan or Merle more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Luan and Merle mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Luan and Merle boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.