What does Ewan mean?
Ewan is the Scottish form of Eugene/Owen, “born of the yew” or “youth.”
What does Lachlan mean?
Lachlan means “from the land of lochs,” originally “Viking” or “from Norway.”
Ewan vs Lachlan
Which is more popular?
Lachlan is more popular than Ewan today: about 468 US babies were given the name Lachlan in 2025, compared with 120 named Ewan.
| Ewan | Lachlan | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Born of the yew | From the land of lochs |
| Origin | Scottish | Scottish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | YOO-un | LOK-lan |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1972 | 1952 |
| Peak year | 2013 (168) | 2025 (468) |
| In 2025 | 120 | 468 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ewan
Lachlan
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ewan | Lachlan |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 747 | 2,249 |
| 2010s | 1,361 | 2,697 |
| 2000s | 993 | 920 |
| 1990s | 93 | 185 |
| 1980s | 29 | 31 |
| 1970s | 13 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ewan or Lachlan more popular?
Lachlan is more popular than Ewan today: about 468 US babies were given the name Lachlan in 2025, compared with 120 named Ewan.
What is the difference between Ewan and Lachlan?
Ewan means Born of the yew (Scottish origin), while Lachlan means From the land of lochs (Scottish origin).
Which name is older, Ewan or Lachlan?
In US records, Ewan first appears in 1972 and Lachlan in 1952, so Lachlan has the longer recorded history.