Alistair vs Lochlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lochlan

Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Australian New Zealand

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Loch, Lockie, Lachie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alistair Rank #910
Lochlan Rank #774

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 vs #910 for Alistair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alistair ___

  • Alistair James
  • Alistair Hugh
  • Alistair Ross
  • Alistair Grant
  • Alistair Thomas
  • Alistair Stuart

Lochlan ___

  • Lochlan James
  • Lochlan Angus
  • Lochlan Finlay
  • Lochlan Ross
  • Lochlan Alexander
  • Lochlan Ewan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lochlan

Hamish Callum Isla Ailsa Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistair or Lochlan more popular?

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Lochlan mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alistair and Lochlan boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Lochlan is primarily a boy name.

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