Shaw vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,307
Total SSA Count
25
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

Shaw Rank #4,307
Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Luan mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Shaw and Luan boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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