Loch

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Pronounced LOK /ˈlɒk/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish Gaelic loch, 'a lake; an arm of the sea' (also a short form of names like Lochlan); a nature word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A lake; a loch: Loch is a Scottish word-name. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'LOK').

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Origin LowScottish

MeaningFrom the Scottish Gaelic loch, 'a lake; an arm of the sea' (also a short form of names like Lochlan); a nature word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#8654 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 90

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Loch comes from the Scottish Gaelic loch, 'a lake; an arm of the sea' (also a short form of names like Lochlan; a nature word-name; we note the word-name). A crisp, bold name (said 'LOK').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-lake at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Loch means 'a lake; an arm of the sea' in Scottish Gaelic (also a short form of Lochlan) — a crisp, bold nature word-name (we note the word-name; said 'LOK').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Loch — word/nature-name

Variations

LockLough

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loch mean?

Loch is Scottish Gaelic for 'a lake; an arm of the sea'; also a short form of Lochlan. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Loch?

It's said LOK /ˈlɒk/ — one syllable.

Is Loch a boy or girl name?

Loch is a boy's name here.

How popular is Loch?

Loch is a very rare name in the U.S.