Lachlan

Meaning of Lachlan

From the land of lakes; Scotland

Lachlan has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lachlan

Lachlan is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #606 in 2025 from #979 in 2013.

Notable people named Lachlan

• Lachlan Murdoch
  CEO of Fox Corporation
• Lachlan Buchanan
  Australian actor
• Lachlan Nieboer
  British actor
• Lachlan Morton
  Australian cyclist
• Lachlan Coote
  Rugby league player

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Questions about the name Lachlan

What does the name Lachlan mean?

Lachlan means from the land of lakes; scotland, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Lachlan a boy's or a girl's name?

Lachlan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lachlan?

In 2025, Lachlan ranked #606 for boys, up from #691 the year before.

When was Lachlan most popular?

Lachlan peaked at #606 in 2025.