Lorcan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Lorcan means little fierce one. From Irish Lorcán, a diminutive of lorc, meaning fierce or silent

Lorcan comes from lorc, an old Irish word thought to mean fierce or sometimes silent, with a diminutive ending. Saint Laurence O'Toole, the twelfth-century Archbishop of Dublin, was born Lorcán Ua Tuathail, which led to Lorcan and Laurence becoming linked in Irish records. The name was borne by a high king of Leinster and has long associations with that province. Its sound is pleasingly firm and distinctive. Lorcan has grown steadily in popularity over recent decades, a good choice for parents who want something familiar to Irish ears but not overused.

Variants of Lorcan

LorcánLaurenceLarkin

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