Logan vs Nathan

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
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Logan Rank #46
Nathan Rank #62

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #62 for Nathan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Logan ___

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

Nathan ___

  • Nathan James
  • Nathan Alexander
  • Nathan Michael
  • Nathan David
  • Nathan Thomas
  • Nathan Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Logan

Mason Carter Riley Harper Avery

If you choose Nathan

Elijah Samuel Hannah Abigail Jonah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Logan or Nathan more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Logan and Nathan mean?

Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Logan and Nathan boy or girl names?

Logan is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.

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