Luan vs Shaw

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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Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Shaw Rank #4,307

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Shaw more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Luan and Shaw mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Luan and Shaw boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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