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Logan vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Logan Rank #46
Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #46 for Logan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Logan or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Logan at #46 in the United States.

What do Logan and Ethan mean?

Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Logan and Ethan boy or girl names?

Logan is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.

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