Luan vs Shane

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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Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Shane mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Luan and Shane boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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