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Sagan

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAY-gən /ˈseɪ.ɡən/High

Meaning: From a surname — possibly from Hebrew/Aramaic segan, 'a deputy, official', or an English place-name; famed through Carl Sagan; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Cosmic and brainy: Sagan recalls astronomer Carl Sagan — a surname linked to 'a deputy/official'. Scholarly, bold, and bright.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningFrom a surname — possibly from Hebrew/Aramaic segan, 'a deputy, official', or an English place-name; famed through Carl Sagan; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5572 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 748

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819872025

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

Sagan comes from a surname — possibly from Hebrew/Aramaic segan, 'a deputy, official' (and writer Francoise Sagan's pen name; routes layered, which we note). Made famous by astronomer Carl Sagan, it's a scholarly, cosmic name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-deputy-or-official at the (possible) root, and scholarly.

Did you know? Sagan is famed through astronomer Carl Sagan (who brought the cosmos to millions) — the surname possibly ties to Hebrew/Aramaic segan, 'a deputy, official'; scholarly and cool.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Sagan — routes layered

Variations

SaghanSagen

Nicknames

Sage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sagan mean?

Sagan is a surname (astronomer Carl Sagan), possibly from 'a deputy, official'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sagan?

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

Is Sagan a boy or girl name?

Sagan is a boy's name.

How popular is Sagan?

Sagan is a rare name in the U.S.

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