Logan
Scottish boy's name meaning “little hollow”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Scottish
- Meaning
- little hollow
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #39
- Born in 2023
- 6,704
- Peak year
- 2018 (#10)
Meaning & origin
Logan is a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic lag, 'little hollow'. Now used for any gender, it climbed sharply in recent decades.
Is Logan a Scottish name?
Yes — Logan is a Scottish name meaning "little hollow". Logan is a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic lag, 'little hollow'. Now used for any gender, it climbed sharply in recent decades. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Logan ranked #39 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 6,704 US boys were given the name Logan.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #10 in 2018
“Unranked” means Logan was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Logan
Logan is spelled L-O-G-A-N — 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Logan: frequently asked questions
What does the name Logan mean?
Logan is a Scottish name meaning "little hollow". Logan is a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic lag, 'little hollow'. Now used for any gender, it climbed sharply in recent decades.
Where does the name Logan come from?
Logan is of Scottish origin. Logan is a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic lag, 'little hollow'. Now used for any gender, it climbed sharply in recent decades.
Is Logan a boy or a girl name?
Logan is used for both. In the latest US data it was given to 858 girls and 6,704 boys — about 11% girls and 89% boys.
How many babies are named Logan?
In 2023, 6,704 US boys were given the name Logan.
Is Logan a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Logan ranked #39 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Logan?
Logan is spelled L-O-G-A-N — 5 letters.
How common is the name Logan?
In 2023, 6,704 US boys were given the name Logan. In the latest US data, Logan ranked #39 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Logan a Scottish name?
Yes — Logan is a Scottish name meaning "little hollow". Logan is a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic lag, 'little hollow'. Now used for any gender, it climbed sharply in recent decades. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
What does Logan mean in Scottish?
In Scottish, Logan means "little hollow". Logan is a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic lag, 'little hollow'. Now used for any gender, it climbed sharply in recent decades.
Is Logan a Gaelic name?
Logan is usually classified as Scottish, and Gaelic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Gaelic too. It means "little hollow".