Luan vs Paulo

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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Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Paulo Rank #1,604

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #1604 for Paulo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Paulo more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Paulo at #1604 in the United States.

What do Luan and Paulo mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are Luan and Paulo boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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