75%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Breton, French Meaning & History Possibly from a Breton word meaning "light". This name was borne by an obscure 6th-century saint who is now venerated mainly in Brittany and Cornwall. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantsLoan, Loann, Lohan(French) Feminine FormLoane(French) PopularityDetails Last ranked #414 in 2019 France Name DaysName Days? France: August 28 Categories light, saints, uncertain etymology