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Michael vs Logan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Italian French Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18
Total SSA Count
8,189
Syllables
3
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

Michael Rank #18
Logan Rank #46

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #46 for Logan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Michael or Logan more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Logan at #46 in the United States.

What do Michael and Logan mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Michael and Logan boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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