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Lachlann

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOKH-lun /ˈlɒx.lən/Medium

Meaning: Lachlann is a Scottish Gaelic name, a spelling of Lachlan, historically meaning 'from the land of lochs' — a term the Gaels once used for Norway and the Norse. A documented heritage name; we note the Gaelic route.Medium

In 30 seconds: A rugged Scottish name: Lachlann means 'from the land of lochs' (said 'LOKH-lun'). A Gaelic heritage pick, which we note.
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Origin MediumScottish
MeaningLachlann is a Scottish Gaelic name, a spelling of Lachlan, historically meaning 'from the land of lochs' — a term the Gaels once used for Norway and the Norse. A documented heritage name; we note the Gaelic route.
U.S. rank (2025)#7460 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Lachlann is a Scottish Gaelic form of Lachlan, meaning 'from the land of lochs.' Long borne across the Scottish Highlands, it carries a stormy, storied ring. A documented heritage name; we note the Gaelic route (said 'LOKH-lun').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, though Lachlan is warmly familiar in Australia and Scotland. Rare, rugged, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Lachlann — a spelling of Lachlan — comes from the Scottish Gaelic for 'land of lochs,' a name the Gaels once used for the Norse lands, which we note (said 'LOKH-lun').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Lachlann — Scottish Gaelic, 'from the land of lochs'; variant of Lachlan

Variations

LachlanLochlanLochlann

Nicknames

LachieLockie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lachlann mean?

Lachlann is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'from the land of lochs,' a spelling of Lachlan, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lachlann?

It's said LOKH-lun /ˈlɒx.lən/ — two syllables, stress on the first, with a soft Scottish 'ch.'

Is Lachlann a boy or girl name?

Here Lachlann is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lachlann?

Lachlann is a rare spelling in the U.S., though Lachlan is more familiar elsewhere.

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