Gemma vs Logan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gemma

Girl #203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gem, precious stone"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#203
Total SSA Count
1,514
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gem

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gemma Rank #203
Logan Rank #46

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #203 for Gemma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gemma ___

  • Gemma Rose
  • Gemma Jane
  • Gemma Louise
  • Gemma Claire
  • Gemma Elise
  • Gemma Kate

Logan ___

  • Logan James
  • Logan Cole
  • Logan Reed
  • Logan Blake
  • Logan Scott
  • Logan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gemma

Violet Cleo Flora Oscar Henry

If you choose Logan

Mason Carter Riley Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gemma or Logan more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Gemma at #203 in the United States.

What do Gemma and Logan mean?

Gemma means "gem, precious stone" (Latin/Italian origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gemma and Logan boy or girl names?

Gemma is primarily a girl name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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