Irish boy name
Lochlann Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Lochlann means possibly 'land of the lakes'. From the Irish Lochlann, a name for Scandinavia or its people, literally land of lakes
Lochlann is an Irish name that originally referred to the land of the Norsemen, and was used for Scandinavians who came to Ireland. The element loch means lake, and the full name appears in Irish annals and legend. It is the Irish cousin of the Scottish Lachlan, which is already popular around the world. Lochlann has a strong and slightly poetic sound. It is a good choice for those who like Lachlan but want to use the Irish form, and it fits neatly with other Irish names.
Variants of Lochlann
LachlanLochlainnLochlan
Lochlann popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Lochlann ranked #188 in Ireland (25 babies) and #3,355 in the US (35 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (boys)United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lochlann mean?
Lochlann means "possibly 'land of the lakes'". From the Irish Lochlann, a name for Scandinavia or its people, literally land of lakes.
How do you pronounce Lochlann?
Lochlann is pronounced LOK-lan.
What is the origin of Lochlann?
Lochlann is of Irish origin. From the Irish Lochlann, a name for Scandinavia or its people, literally land of lakes.