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