Ryan vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
3,892
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Ryan Rank #87
Luan Rank #1,566

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ryan or Luan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Luan mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Ryan and Luan boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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