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Eagle

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-gul /ˈiː.ɡəl/Medium

Meaning: Eagle is the English word for the great bird of prey, a symbol of strength, vision and freedom. As a given name it is a bold nature/word-name; the route is a word first, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bold two-beat word-name: Eagle names the bird of strength and freedom (said 'EE-gul'). A word first, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningEagle is the English word for the great bird of prey, a symbol of strength, vision and freedom. As a given name it is a bold nature/word-name; the route is a word first, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12781 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119812024

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

Eagle is the English word for the great bird of prey, long a symbol of strength, keen vision and freedom. As a given name it is a bold, uncommon nature/word-name; the route is a word first, which we note (said 'EE-gul').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, word-name, and bold.

Did you know? Eagle names the soaring bird of prey — a symbol of power, sharp sight and liberty. As a first name it's a bold nature word-name, which we note (said 'EE-gul').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Eagle — word 'eagle' (strength/freedom bird); word-name noted

Variations

EagelEgleEagle

Nicknames

EagEa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eagle mean?

Eagle is the English word for the bird of prey, a symbol of strength and freedom. As a given name it's a bold word-name — a word first, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eagle?

It's said EE-gul /ˈiː.ɡəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eagle a boy or girl name?

Eagle is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Eagle?

Eagle is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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