Buchanan
b(u)-cha-nan
US Popularity:22724
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:House of the canon
Buchanan is a parish in Stirling, Scotland, and that’s exactly where this boy’s name has come from. Just like the locale, the name carries a rich history. It means “house of the canon” and alludes to a person who hails from the area. Outside of the Scottish culture, Buchanan has some seriously opulent undertones. Sharing the surname of leading lady Daisy in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, baby Buchanan won’t have to lead as lavish a lifestyle to prove their worth.
Famous People Named Buchanan
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- James BuchananUnited States President
Buchanan Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Buchanan is currently #22724 in U.S. births
Boy:Buchanan is currently #11002 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#11002
in 2023
- 1019
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Buchanan, October 2016
House of Names, Buchanan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Ancestry, Buchanan Family History
Britannica, The Great Gatsby, novel by Fitzgerald, July 2024
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