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