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Hagan

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Pronounced HAY-gun /ˈheɪ.ɡən/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname O hAodhagain, a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), often glossed 'little Aodh' or 'young one'; a separate German surname Hagen ('enclosure, hedged place') exists too. As a given name it leans to boys, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Hagan is an Irish surname name tied to Aodh, 'fire' (said 'HAY-gun'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowIrish, German
MeaningFrom the Irish surname O hAodhagain, a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), often glossed 'little Aodh' or 'young one'; a separate German surname Hagen ('enclosure, hedged place') exists too. As a given name it leans to boys, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14031 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 163

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419932024

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

Hagan is chiefly an Irish surname, from O hAodhagain, built on Aodh, 'fire' — a name of an old Irish god and of many kings. A German surname Hagen, 'enclosure', shares the sound. In American use Hagan has become a modern first name, mostly for boys; for girls it is rare, and we note the lean (said 'HAY-gun').

For girls it appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, Irish, and surname-style.

Did you know? Hagan comes from the Irish O hAodhagain — 'descendant of little Aodh', and Aodh was the old Irish word for fire. A separate German Hagen means 'enclosure'. Routes overlap, and the name leans boy (said 'HAY-gun').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Hagan — Irish surname O hAodhagain; German Hagen noted; boys' lean

Variations

HagenHagganHagon

Nicknames

HagsGigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hagan mean?

Hagan comes from the Irish surname O hAodhagain, built on Aodh ('fire') — often glossed 'young one' or 'little Aodh'.

How do you pronounce Hagan?

It's said HAY-gun /ˈheɪ.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hagan a boy or girl name?

It leans to boys as a given name; for girls it is rare and reads as a surname pick. We note the lean.

How popular is Hagan?

Hagan is rare for girls in the U.S., with heavier use on the boys' side.

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