What does Angus mean?
Angus comes from the Gaelic Aonghas, “one choice” or “one strength.”
What does Lachlan mean?
Lachlan means “from the land of lochs,” originally “Viking” or “from Norway.”
Angus vs Lachlan
Which is more popular?
Lachlan is more popular than Angus today: about 468 US babies were given the name Lachlan in 2025, compared with 58 named Angus.
| Angus | Lachlan | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | One strength | From the land of lochs |
| Origin | Scottish | Scottish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ANG-gus | LOK-lan |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1952 |
| Peak year | 2006 (126) | 2025 (468) |
| In 2025 | 58 | 468 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Angus
Lachlan
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Angus | Lachlan |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 423 | 2,249 |
| 2010s | 856 | 2,697 |
| 2000s | 1,042 | 920 |
| 1990s | 754 | 185 |
| 1980s | 360 | 31 |
| 1970s | 307 | 5 |
| 1960s | 283 | 5 |
| 1950s | 345 | 16 |
| 1940s | 405 | 0 |
| 1930s | 394 | 0 |
| 1920s | 660 | 0 |
| 1910s | 496 | 0 |
| 1900s | 128 | 0 |
| 1890s | 143 | 0 |
| 1880s | 155 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Angus or Lachlan more popular?
Lachlan is more popular than Angus today: about 468 US babies were given the name Lachlan in 2025, compared with 58 named Angus.
What is the difference between Angus and Lachlan?
Angus means One strength (Scottish origin), while Lachlan means From the land of lochs (Scottish origin).
Which name is older, Angus or Lachlan?
In US records, Angus first appears in 1880 and Lachlan in 1952, so Angus has the longer recorded history.