Luan

Luan - A very unique male name

Luan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #3359. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Luan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Luan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Luan. The baby boy name Luan was given to 121 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1198 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 12,118 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Luan peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1198.

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Luan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Luan is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #674 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,472.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Luan is where you live.

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Luan origin and meaning

Albanian

'Lion' — luan is the Albanian word for lion

Luan is a well-established Albanian boys' name taken directly from the word for lion. In America it was rare until a sharp rise brought it to its 2025 peak. The same spelling exists in Portuguese- and Vietnamese-speaking families with different backgrounds, so its story depends on the family using it.

Attested etymology

Luan is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Luan, pop culture references for the name Luan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Luan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Luan, sorted by popularity.

Liam / Leon / Lonnie / Lynn / Lane / Layne / Lanny / Lennon / Lon / Lenny /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Luan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Luan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Luan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

loo-AHN · /luˈɑn/
Albanian speakers say loo-AHN; English readers often guess LOO-un or LWAN.

Around the world

• Luan (Albanian) — Used as-is; the source of the name.

Famous bearers

• Luan Santana — Brazilian sertanejo singer, one of Brazil's biggest pop stars (b. 1991) Contemporary

Style

InternationalNature

Why parents choose it

Luan offers Albanian families a proud, meaningful heritage name, and its lion meaning travels well even where the name is new.

Worth knowing

• Unfamiliar to most Americans; expect mispronunciations until people hear it once.