Buchanan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Buchanan \b(u)-cha-nan\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "house of the canon". The name was given to people from Buchanan, a place in Scotland.

Similar baby names are Yochanan, Chanan and Shanan.

Buchanan is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Buchanan. Click here to compare Buchanan with related baby names.