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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Logan

Logan is a unisex name of Scottish origin that means ‘little hollow.’ It also means ‘God is gracious.’ Logan is also the name of a place probably near Auchinleck, in Ayrshire county in southwest Scotland. This Scottish name is also used as a surname. It has Gaelic and Irish roots and comes from ‘lagan’ or ‘lag.’ These terms mean hollow. Some people believe that Logan stems from the Gaelic word for duck. However, there is no concrete evidence about it. As a surname, it is derived from the Gaelic surname ‘Ó Leocháin,’ belonging to a famous family in ancient Meath, whose people were the chiefs of what are now the baronies of Morgallion and Lune. Ó Leocháin signified ‘son of’ or ‘descendent of’ Leocháin.

Another possibility is that Logan derives from the Norman’ de Logan’ before the 1066 Conquest of England. It is believed that the de Logan family accompanied Strongbow, Earl of Pembroke, and his 1170 Invasion of Ireland. It is also believed to be a variant of the Irish ‘Lohan.’

A famous name bearer in history is James Logan (1674–1751), an Ulster Scot and a Quaker, born in Lurgan, Co. Armagh, Ireland. He became the secretary to William Penn and held high office in the state of Pennsylvania.

Logan does not have many variations. The major ones include Logen, Logon, Logun, and Logyn. Logan Marshall-Green and Logan Lerman are two famous American actors and name-bearers.

Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of the mutant character Wolverine, known as Logan, based on the X-Men comics, also made the name famous. Besides this, Logan Fell is a character in ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ who is the ex-boyfriend of Jenna Sommers. There is Logan Huntzberger in ‘Gilmore Girls,’ a rich kid who likes Rory Gilmore, while Logan Echolls is the protagonist’s husband in the teen noir mystery drama ‘Veronica Mars.’ Logan MacLeod is the commanding officer of Prometheus, the Federation Starship in Star Trek: Prometheus.

Logan

Meaning Little hollow

Gender Boy

Origin Scottish Gaelic

Lucky Number 22

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants

Type Short and easy to pronounce

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Logan On The Popularity Chart

Logan’s popularity started increasing in the 1990s but things have changed in recent times. This graph will illustrate its usage in detail.

Popularity Over Time

The name Logan saw its highest popularity in 2007 with 15,329 babies per million registered under this name. Check its popularity and relevance over time with this graph.

Rank Over Time

Logan was a preferred name in the 1980s and 1990s. Its ranking has dropped to 17565 in 2021. Check more details here.

Names With Similar Sound As Logan

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Popular Sibling Names For Logan

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Boy Sibling Names For Logan

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Girl Sibling Names For Logan

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Lacona Laconia Laekyn Lakendra Lakenya Lakhwinder Lakken Lakona Lakyn Laquinta

Other Popular Names Beginning With L

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Names With Similar Meaning As Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Logan?

The name Logan means ‘little hollow.’

2. What is the origin of the name Logan?

Logan has Scottish Gaelic origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Logan?

Logan is pronounced as loh-gin.

4. Which nicknames or pet names are commonly used for someone named Logan?

There are many cute nicknames used for Logan. These include Lo, Logie, Logy, Logie Bear, and LoLo. All these names retain the ‘lo’ element in the name.

5. Who are some famous athletes or sports personalities named Logan?

There are several famous sports personalities named Logan. For example, Logan Tanner is a professional American baseball catcher. Logan Tom is a former American indoor volleyball player and a four-time Olympian. Logan Van Beek is a New Zealand-Dutch cricketer who represents Wellington in New Zealand domestic cricket. Logan Stieber is an American freestyle wrestler who won the non-Olympic world championship. Lastly, Logan Paul is an American mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC.

6. What are some middle names that pair well with the name Logan?

Middle names that pair well with Logan include Alexander, meaning ‘defender of men,’ Anthony, meaning ‘priceless,’ Barret, meaning ‘a small cap,’ and Christopher, meaning ‘Christ-bearer.’ Jordan is a unisex middle name that can go with Jordan.

7. Are there any literary references to the name Logan?

There are a few literary references to Logan. For example, Logan, also known as Wolverine, is a major figure in the popular X-Men franchise. Logan Grimnar is a Space Marine from the Miniature wargame or tabletop game Warhammer 40k. The character is also called the ‘Great Wolf’ in this game.

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Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel. At MomJunction, she writes on child education and developmental activities. She likes to...more