Luan vs Zed

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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Zed

Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,081
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luan Rank #1,566
Zed Rank #6,081

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #6081 for Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luan or Zed more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Luan and Zed mean?

Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Luan and Zed boy or girl names?

Luan is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

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