Degan

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEE-gun /ˈdiː.gən/Medium

Meaning: A modern name that echoes the Irish surname Deegan (from O Duibhginn); as a first name its route is uncertain, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Irish-echo name: Degan nods to the surname Deegan (said 'DEE-gun'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowIrish, American

MeaningA modern name that echoes the Irish surname Deegan (from O Duibhginn); as a first name its route is uncertain, which we note honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#7849 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 539

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Degan reads as a modern name echoing the Irish surname Deegan. As a given name its route is uncertain, which we note — crisp and rare in the U.S. (said 'DEE-gun').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, Irish-echo, and crisp.

Did you know? Degan echoes the Irish surname Deegan (from O Duibhginn) — as a first name its route is uncertain, which we note honestly (said 'DEE-gun').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Degan — echoes Irish surname Deegan; uncertain

Variations

DeeganDeaganDegen

Nicknames

DeeGan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Degan mean?

Degan is a modern name echoing the Irish surname Deegan; as a first name its route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Degan?

It's said DEE-gun /ˈdiː.gən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Degan a boy or girl name?

Degan is a boy's name.

How popular is Degan?

Degan is rare in the U.S.