Malcom vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,750
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Malcom Rank #1,750
Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malcom or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Luan mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Malcom and Luan boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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