What Does the Name Logan Mean?
Logan is a unisex name of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning “little hollow.”
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| Name | Logan |
|---|---|
| Gender | unisex |
| Origin | Scottish Gaelic |
| Meaning | little hollow |
| Variants | Logann, Loghan |
| Popularity | A US top-20 boys' name through the 2010s |
The meaning and origin of Logan
The name Logan means “little hollow” and has Scottish Gaelic origins. Logan comes from a Scottish surname and place name derived from Gaelic 'lagan,' a diminutive of 'lag' meaning 'hollow.' Predominantly male, it is also used for girls.
Using Logan in realistic test data
Logan works well when you need a believable unisex profile in generated data, sample records, screenshots or seeded databases. Its Scottish Gaelic origin and meaning, “little hollow”, give the name enough context to feel intentional instead of random, while the profile generated on this site remains completely fictional.
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Variants and related names
Logan is related to several other names you may recognize: Logann, Loghan. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Logan?
A US top-20 boys' name through the 2010s
Popularity matters when you need believable test data: a name that fits the era or region you are modeling makes a generated profile look real. You can generate a complete fictional profile using the name Logan below.
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Open the name generator →Frequently asked questions
What does the name Logan mean?+
The name Logan means “little hollow” and is of Scottish Gaelic origin.
What is the origin of the name Logan?+
Logan originates from Scottish Gaelic.
Is Logan a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Logan has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press