Logan

#15 in Alaska

Meaning of Logan

Logan is a popular unisex name with Scottish origins. This strong, yet simple name comes from the Gaelic "loghunn", meaning "small hollow". The name has been widely used for boys in America since the 1970s and has steadily grown in popularity over the years. According to data from the United States, Logan ranked as high as 5th most popular baby boy's name in 2017. Its recent peak of popularity suggests that it may continue to be a top choice for new parents in the coming years. Logan can also be spelled as Logen, offering an alternative for those seeking a unique twist on this beloved name. The English pronunciation is LOH-guhn (/ˈloʊgən/). Associations with this name include Logan Lerman, an American actor known for his role in Percy Jackson film series, and Wolverine's alter ego 'Logan' in Marvel Comics' X-Men series.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as LOH-guhn (/'ləʊg(ə)n/)

American English

  • Pronunced as LOH-guhn (/'loʊg(ə)n/)

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Notable People Named Logan

Logan Wade Lerman is an American actor known for his roles in the Percy Jackson films, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Fury, among others.
Justis Logan Morrison, also known as "LoMo," is a former American professional baseball player who has played for several Major League Baseball teams and was a highly regarded prospect in the Florida Marlins farm system.
Logan Tom - Logan Maile Lei Tom is a former American volleyball player and current head coach of the Israel women's national volleyball team, known for her four-time Olympic appearances and numerous accolades.
Logan Couture is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the San Jose Sharks known for his exceptional performance in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Logan Wilson is an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals, drafted in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft after playing college football at Wyoming.
Logan Ketterer is an American professional soccer player and goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club CF Montréal.
Logan Michael Shore is a free agent American professional baseball pitcher who played college baseball for the Florida Gators.
Logan Laurice Browning is an American actress known for her roles in Dear White People, Bratz: The Movie, Meet the Browns, Hit the Floor, and Powers.
Logan Mize is a country music artist and songwriter hailing from Clearwater, Kansas, and is signed to Big Yellow Dog Music.
Logan Douglas Davidson is a professional baseball shortstop in the Oakland Athletics organization, known for his college baseball career at Clemson University and being selected in the first round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.
Logan James is an American professional wrestler known for his role in The Player's Club stable at IWA Mid-South.
Logan Pyett is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for HSC Csíkszereda in the Erste Liga, and was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
Logan Blake Alexander is a Bermudian international footballer with experience in various soccer leagues.
John Logan Bartholomew is an American actor known for his roles in the Love Comes Softly series and appearances in TV shows like CSI: Miami and Ghost Whisperer.
Logan Vander Velden, a former professional basketball player, played for the Los Angeles Clippers and attended the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
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