Shawn vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
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

Shawn Rank #639
Luan Rank #1,566

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #1566 for Luan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawn or Luan more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Luan mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Shawn and Luan boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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