Lochlan vs Madden

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

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Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

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Popularity Comparison

Lochlan Rank #774
Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #774 for Lochlan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lochlan ___

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

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lochlan

Hamish Callum Isla Ailsa Rory

If you choose Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lochlan or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Lochlan at #774 in the United States.

What do Lochlan and Madden mean?

Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lochlan and Madden boy or girl names?

Lochlan is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.

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