Logan
LOH-gun /ˈloʊ.ɡən/
Meaning of Logan
Logan is a Scottish place-name surname from the Gaelic lagan — 'little hollow' or 'small pit.' Multiple Scottish villages carry the name, and the surname entered first-name use through the Irish and Scottish diaspora in North America. The X-Men character Wolverine (Logan) boosted modern awareness, and the 2017 film Logan sustained it.
Current popularity of Logan
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #20 |
Notable bearers of Logan
Wolverine / Logan (X-Men, Marvel Comics); Logan Paul (content creator).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31