Luan vs Nilo

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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Nilo

Boy #3,651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Old Irish via Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Spanish Italian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,651
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Nilo Rank #3,651

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #3651 for Nilo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Nilo more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Nilo at #3651 in the United States.

What do Luan and Nilo mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Nilo means "champion, cloud" (Old Irish via Finnish origin).

Are Luan and Nilo boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Nilo is primarily a boy name.

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