How popular is the name Buchanan?

Buchanan has a popularity rate of 32,488 and currently ranks #43637 on BabyNameLore.

How do you pronounce Buchanan?

Buchanan is pronounced b(y)oo-KAN-un.

What are alternative spellings of Buchanan?

Alternative spellings of Buchanan include Buchannan, Buchanen.

Buchanan

Q: What does the name Buchanan mean?

Buchanan is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning "From the Gaelic 'both chanain', meaning 'house of the canon'.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Buchanan?

The lucky number associated with Buchanan is 3. 3s have a great sense of humor and always make you laugh when the mood is low. They can see life in a favorable light, which means that they will find something funny about anything that happens around them!

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Meaning

From the Gaelic 'both chanain', meaning 'house of the canon'.

Origin

Scottish

Gender

Boy

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How Popular is Buchanan?

Boy names 45,168 names

14% more popular

Scottish names 797 names

20% more popular

Boy Scottish names 594 names

20% more popular

Names starting with B 4,261 names

45% more popular

What Does Buchanan Mean?

Buchanan is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning "From the Gaelic 'both chanain', meaning 'house of the canon'.". It is widely used in Scottish communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Buchanan has 8 letters and 3 syllables. This name has Scottish origins. The lucky number associated with Buchanan is 3.

Pronunciation

Say it: b(y)oo-KAN-un

Numerology

Lucky Number 3

3s have a great sense of humor and always make you laugh when the mood is low. They can see life in a favorable light, which means that they will find something funny about anything that happens around them!