Scottish Gaelic boy name
Logan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Logan means little hollow. From a Scottish place name derived from Gaelic lagan, meaning little hollow.
Logan began as a Scottish surname, taken from a place name in Ayrshire derived from the Gaelic lagan, meaning little hollow. It was later used as a first name, especially in North America, where it grew sharply from the 1990s. Logan has a strong, confident feel and ends in an open sound that suits boys and, more rarely, girls. Its Scottish roots give it a connection to the wider Celtic family of names.
How to pronounce Logan
LOH·gan
Logan has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Logan
LogannLaganLogen
A well-known Logan
Logan Lerman.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Logan mean?
Logan means "little hollow". From a Scottish place name derived from Gaelic lagan, meaning little hollow.
How do you pronounce Logan?
Logan is pronounced LOH-gan.
What is the origin of Logan?
Logan is a Scottish Gaelic boy name.
How many syllables are in Logan?
Logan has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Logan?
Other spellings and forms include Logann, Lagan, Logen.