Luan vs Shaun

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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Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Shaun Rank #1,568

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Shaun more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Luan and Shaun mean?

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

Are Luan and Shaun boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.

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