Luan vs Selah

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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Selah

Boy #4,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pause, reflection, musical interlude"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,812
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Selah Rank #4,812

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #4812 for Selah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Selah more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Selah at #4812 in the United States.

What do Luan and Selah mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Selah means "pause, reflection, musical interlude" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luan and Selah boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Selah is primarily a boy name.

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