Liam vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

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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

Liam Rank #1
Luan Rank #1,566

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1566 for Luan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Luan ___

  • Luan Felipe
  • Luan Miguel
  • Luan Rafael
  • Luan Carlos
  • Luan Victor
  • Luan Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Luan

Kai Nico Mia Emre Isa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Luan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Luan at #1566 in the United States.

What do Liam and Luan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Liam and Luan boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.

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