Lachlann
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Lachlann first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 49 babies have been named Lachlann in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lachlann is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,492 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,492
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Welsh origin
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Sanskrit origin
"first lord, primordial ruler"
#24,634 in US
Hebrew origin
"stream, to flow"
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Old English origin
"God ruler; one who rules with divine ..."
#24,336 in US
Amharic origin
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Celtic origin
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Middle English origin
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#24,608 in US
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About the Name Lachlann
Lachlann is a boy name .
Lachlann is currently ranked #24,492 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lachlann include Lac, Lach, Lachy, Lachie, Lachl, Lachly, Lachlie, Ann, Anny, Annie, Lay, and Laie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lachlann include Lachlan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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