Luan vs Shawn

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
Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Luan and Shawn mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Luan and Shawn boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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