Luan vs Nikolai

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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Nikolai

Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Scandinavian Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#590
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Nikolai Rank #590

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Nikolai more popular?

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Nikolai mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Luan and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.

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