Luan vs Paul

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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Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Paul mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Luan and Paul boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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