Lachlan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Lachlan \l(a)-ch-lan\ is pronounced LAHK-lin. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "from the land of lakes". May also possibly refer to a Viking ancestor or mean "bellicose". Media magnate Lachlan Murdoch.

Similar baby names are Lachman and Lachmann.

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