Boy Scottish Gaelic 2 syllables

Logan

LOH-gun /ˈloʊɡən/

"From the little hollow" — a name of rugged Highland spirit and modern cool

Logan is a Scottish place name and clan surname derived from the Gaelic 'lagan' meaning 'little hollow' — a small dip or depression in the land. The Logan Clan was prominent in Ayrshire, Scotland. As a given name, Logan carries rugged Highland character and the directness of the Scottish temperament. Wolverine's alter ego James Howlett, known as Logan, made the name synonymous with fierce, independent strength in the 2000s. Today Logan is used for both boys and girls, though it remains primarily masculine.

Quick Facts

Letters5

SyllablesLo-gan

GenderBoy

OriginScottish Gaelic

Root WordLagan

MeaningLittle hollow; from the little hollow

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year2017

Trend → Stable

Name DayJanuary 4

Nicknames LoLog

About the Name Logan

Logan means 'little hollow' or 'from the little hollow' in Scottish Gaelic, referring to a small depression in the landscape.

Yes — Logan is a Scottish clan surname with roots in Ayrshire, Scotland.

Logan is Wolverine's family name and the title of the 2017 X-Men film starring Hugh Jackman, making it synonymous with fierce, protective strength.

Logan is predominantly male but is used for girls as well, ranking in both gender charts in recent years.

Logan James, Logan Alexander, Logan Michael, and Logan Thomas are all strong pairings.

Personality of Logan

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Logan

creativity 78%

elegance 72%

independence 92%

intelligence 80%

strength 90%

warmth 78%

Famous People Named Logan

Logan (Wolverine)

Hugh Jackman's X-Men character whose birth name is James Logan; cinematic icon of fierce independence

Logan Paul

American YouTuber and boxer with a massive global following

Logan Roy

Powerful patriarch in HBO's Succession, one of TV's greatest characters

Middle Names for Logan

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Logan

Logan James Logan Alexander Logan Michael Logan Thomas Logan William Logan Ryan Logan Cole Logan Gray Logan Chase Logan Blake

Names Similar to Logan

Similar Sound

Logan Morgan

Similar Meaning

Glen Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Mason Ethan Carter Avery Riley

History of Logan

Medieval Scotland

Logan Clan established in Ayrshire; the name used as a prestigious Scottish surname

1800s

Logan gains use as a first name in Scotland and among Scottish immigrants to America

1974

Logan's Run film released; Logan used as a sci-fi protagonist name

2000

X-Men film with Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine begins massive popularity boost

2017

Logan film and Logan Roy in Succession keep the name at peak cultural visibility

Numerology & Symbolism of Logan

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Scorpio

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Deep Green

💎

Lucky Stone

Malachite

🌸

Lucky Flower

Scottish Thistle

Logan Around the World

How Logan is written in different languages and scripts

لوغان

Arabic

ローガン

Japanese

Логан

Russian

로건

Korean

洛根

Chinese

Λόγκαν

Greek

लोगन

Hindi

לוגן

Hebrew

Looking for Name Ideas?

Explore our name inspiration guides