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John vs Logan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Logan Rank #46

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #46 for Logan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Logan more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Logan at #46 in the United States.

What do John and Logan mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are John and Logan boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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