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Logan

“Logan originates from the Scottish Gaelic name "Logan," derived from the Gaelic word "lag" meaning "small hollow" or "dell," referring to a geographical feature.”

English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#53
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2007
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters5
Numerology22 Chaldean 1
Global rank#22

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Logan

Logan originates from the Scottish Gaelic name "Logan," derived from the Gaelic word "lag" meaning "small hollow" or "dell," referring to a geographical feature.

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Etymology

Logan originates from the Scottish Gaelic name "Logan," derived from the Gaelic word "lag" meaning "small hollow" or "dell," referring to a geographical feature. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland, Ireland, and North America, with increased popularity as a given name since the 20th century.

Logan currently ranks #53 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.

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