Lochlainn
Meaningland of lakes · Irish
Lochlainn is a Gaelic boy name meaning “land of lakes”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Lochlainn would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationLochlainn peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Lochlainn you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Lochlainn would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryLochlainn first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2000–2025
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About the name Lochlainn
Lochlainn is a boy name of Gaelic origin meaning “land of lakes”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Gaelic names
Other spellings of Lochlainn
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Aiden · little fire
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
Questions about the name Lochlainn
What does the name Lochlainn mean?
Lochlainn means “land of lakes” and comes from Irish. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Lachlan (“from the land of lakes”), Lochlan (“from the land of lakes”), Lochlann (“land of lakes”) and Locklan (“land of lakes”).
What is the origin of the name Lochlainn?
Lochlainn is Gaelic in origin, and its meaning traces back to Irish. Other Gaelic names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Miles (“possibly gracious”) and Logan (“little hollow”).
Is Lochlainn a boy or girl name?
Lochlainn is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Lochlainn.
How popular is the name Lochlainn?
Lochlainn ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #8,215. Over the last five years it has slipped 160 places.
What names are similar to Lochlainn?
If you like Lochlainn, you might also like Lochlain, Lachlan, Lochlan, Lochlann and Locklan. Lochlain is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Lochlainn?
Lochlainn is a Gaelic boy name meaning “land of lakes”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.