Luan
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Luan
Luan is a handsome, unusual boy's name with surprisingly diverse origins. It's a rare Portuguese name meaning "moon", an Albanian name meaning "lion", a Vietnamese name meaning "justice; ethics", and a Gaelic name meaning "warrior". It may also relate to the French and Breton Elouan ("light") or the feminine Luanne ("light+grace").
Luan for boys#1220 US
A stylish, Top 20 choice in Sweden, it also ranks highly in The Netherlands and Portugal, while in the UK, it sits at the latter end of the Top 1000. Its multicultural appeal, its soft, friendly sound, and similarity to the likes of Leon, Lucian, and Luca likely contribute to its appeal.
Luan for girls
Predominantly used as a masculine name in Brazil, Portugal, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK, Luan is occasionally given to girls too. As such, it may be seen as a variation of Lua, meaning "moon" in Portuguese, a contracted form of Luann/e (meaning "light and grace" or "battle maiden's grace"), a leonine Albanian name, or an alternative to French and Breton Elouan (or Louan) meaning "light".
Pronounced LOO-ahn.
As of October 2026, Luan ranked #1220 in US births in 2025 SSA, Nameberry popularity #214.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,827 | 20 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,407 | 33 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,420 | 33 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #2,974 | 40 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #2,540 | 52 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,381 | 33 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #2,312 | 60 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #2,146 | 69 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #1,794 | 90 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #1,563 | 111 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,220 | 166 | — | 0 |
World rankings
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