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Daegan

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-gan /ˈdeɪ.ɡən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Deegan/Degan — from the Irish surname O Duibhginn, 'a descendant of the black-haired one' (dubh, 'black'); also echoing Teagan; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A black-haired one: Daegan spells Deegan. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Deegan/Degan — from the Irish surname O Duibhginn, 'a descendant of the black-haired one' (dubh, 'black'); also echoing Teagan; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10945 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 904

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Daegan is a spelling of Deegan/Degan — from the Irish surname O Duibhginn, 'a descendant of the black-haired one' (dubh, 'black'); also echoing Teagan (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'DAY-gan').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Deegan. Rare in this form, a-black-haired-one at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Deegan comes from the Irish O Duibhginn, 'a descendant of the black-haired one' (dubh, 'black') — Daegan is a spelling, crisp and modern (also echoing Teagan; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAY-gan').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Deegan — routes layered

Variations

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Deegan— the standard spelling
Teagan— a sound-neighbor -eagan Irish name
Keegan— a fellow -eegan Irish boys' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daegan mean?

Daegan spells Deegan — Irish 'a descendant of the black-haired one' (dubh, 'black'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Daegan?

It's said DAY-gan /ˈdeɪ.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daegan a boy or girl name?

Daegan is a boy's name.

How popular is Daegan?

Daegan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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