What is the origin of the name Lorcan?

Lorcan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Lorcan?

Lorcan is currently ranked #7513 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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BoyIrish

Lorcan

LOR-kin

Popularity

#7513

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

252

Peak Year

#17 in 2018

First Recorded

1997

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Irish name meaning "little fierce one" or "silent".

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Lorc Lori Lorne

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Lorc Lori Lorne

Spelling Variations

Lorkan Lorckan Lorcan

Similar Names

Cormac Declan Ronan Tiernan Conor

Personality Traits

BraveDeterminedLoyalStrong

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