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Egan

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-gən /ˈi.ɡən/High

Meaning: From Irish Mac Aodhagáin — from Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fiery one, son of little Aodh'Medium

In 30 seconds: A little spark of fire: Egan is the Irish 'little fiery one' — spirited, warm, and crisp. Celtic energy in two bright beats.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom Irish Mac Aodhagáin — from Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fiery one, son of little Aodh'
U.S. rank (2025)#4068 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,218

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919152025

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

Egan comes from the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin — from Aodh, the fire-god — 'son of little Aodh', a 'little fiery one'. A crisp Irish name, it carries warmth and energy.

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

Did you know? Egan traces to the Irish fire-god Aodh — the same root as Aidan and Keegan; the name means a 'little fiery one', full of warmth and spirit.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Egan — root etymology

Variations

EgannEaganAodhagan

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Egan Bernal (1997-)
    Colombian professional cyclist who won the 2019 Tour de France
  • ★Egan O'Rahilly (1670-1726)
    Irish poet considered one of the greatest Gaelic poets of the early 18th century

If you like Egan…

Keegan— a fellow fire-of-Aodh name
Aidan— a companion 'little fire' name
Logan— a fellow -gan Celtic name
Regan— another -gan Irish pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Egan mean?

Egan is Irish for 'little fiery one', from Aodh, 'fire'.

How do you pronounce Egan?

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

Is Egan a boy or girl name?

Egan is a boy's name.

How popular is Egan?

Egan is a rare name in the U.S.

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