Logan vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Logan Rank #46

Alan Rank #167

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Logan or Alan more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Logan and Alan mean?

Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Logan and Alan boy or girl names?

Logan is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.