Paul vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
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

Paul Rank #264
Luan Rank #1,566

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Luan more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Paul and Luan mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Paul and Luan boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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