Kagan

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How to Pronounce Kagan

Pronounced KAY-gun /ˈkeɪ.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: Two routes: the Turkish Kagan (Kagan/Khagan), a title for a 'khan; supreme ruler'; and an Irish surname, an anglicized form of O Caogain. Routes layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Kagan — 'khan; ruler' (Turkish); also an Irish surname (said 'KAY-gun'). A Turkish 'ruler' name and an Irish surname, which we note.

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Origin LowTurkish, Irish

MeaningTwo routes: the Turkish Kagan (Kagan/Khagan), a title for a 'khan; supreme ruler'; and an Irish surname, an anglicized form of O Caogain. Routes layered, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#10214 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 646

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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

Kagan is the Turkish Kagan, 'khan; supreme ruler,' and also an Irish surname; a Turkish ruler-name / Irish surname (said 'KAY-gun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, layered, and strong.

Did you know? Kagan is the Turkish Kagan, a title for a 'khan; supreme ruler,' and separately an Irish surname — two routes, which we note (said 'KAY-gun').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Kagan — Turkish 'khan; ruler'; also Irish surname

Variations

KagenKhagan

Nicknames

Kag

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kagan mean?

Kagan is the Turkish Kagan, 'khan; supreme ruler,' and also an Irish surname; routes are layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kagan?

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

Is Kagan a boy or girl name?

Here Kagan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kagan?

Kagan is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.