Buchanan - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Buchanan \b(u)-cha-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#443 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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