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Logan vs Jackson

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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Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35
Total SSA Count
6,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Logan Rank #46
Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #46 for Logan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Logan or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Logan at #46 in the United States.

What do Logan and Jackson mean?

Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Logan and Jackson boy or girl names?

Logan is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.

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