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Eagan

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Pronounced EE-gən /ˈi.ɡən/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname Egan (Mac Aodhagáin) — a diminutive of Aodh, the fire-god; 'a little fire, a fiery one'Medium

In 30 seconds: Little fire: Eagan is the Irish Egan — 'a little fire'. Crisp, spirited, and warm (said 'EE-gən').
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Origin MediumIrish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Egan (Mac Aodhagáin) — a diminutive of Aodh, the fire-god; 'a little fire, a fiery one'
U.S. rank (2025)#9970 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 442

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219972025

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

Eagan is an Ea- spelling of Egan — from the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin, 'son of little Aodh' (a diminutive of Aodh, the Celtic god of fire and the sun) — 'a little fire, a fiery one'. A crisp, spirited Irish surname-name (nickname Eag).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-little-fire at the root, and spirited.

Did you know? Egan (Eagan) comes from the Irish Mac Aodhagáin, a diminutive of Aodh, the Celtic god of fire and the sun — 'a little fire, a fiery one' — a crisp, spirited surname-name (said 'EE-gən').
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Egan — root etymology

Variations

EganEagenKeegan

Nicknames

Eag

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Egan— the standard spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eagan mean?

Eagan is the Irish Egan — 'a little fire' (after Aodh, the fire-god).

How do you pronounce Eagan?

It's said EE-gən /ˈi.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eagan a boy or girl name?

Eagan is a boy's name.

How popular is Eagan?

Eagan is a rare name in the U.S.

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