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Taegan

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAY-gun /ˈteɪ.gən/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Teagan, an anglicized Irish surname (O Tadhgain) built on Tadhg, 'poet; philosopher'. Teagan leans to girls in the U.S.; the Taegan spelling is used for both, and here for a boy.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname-name respelled: Taegan traces to Tadhg, 'poet' (said 'TAY-gun'). Teagan leans to girls — we note that.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningA modern respelling of Teagan, an anglicized Irish surname (O Tadhgain) built on Tadhg, 'poet; philosopher'. Teagan leans to girls in the U.S.; the Taegan spelling is used for both, and here for a boy.
U.S. rank (2024)#13946 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119992024

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

Taegan respells Teagan, an anglicization of the Irish surname O Tadhgain, from Tadhg — 'poet; philosopher'. In Ireland Tadhg was once so widespread it stood for the ordinary Irishman. In the U.S. Teagan leans to girls, while the -ae- spelling is used for both; here it is a boy's name, and we note the lean. Lively, Celtic, and modern (said 'TAY-gun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare spelling, Irish-rooted, and bright.

Did you know? Behind Taegan stands Tadhg, an old Irish name meaning 'poet' — once so common in Ireland that it became a byword for 'an Irishman'. The Teagan spelling leans to girls in the U.S., which we note (said 'TAY-gun').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Taegan — Respelling of Teagan; Irish Tadhg 'poet'

Variations

TeaganTeganTeegan

Nicknames

TaeTeag

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taegan mean?

Taegan respells Teagan, an Irish surname built on Tadhg, 'poet; philosopher'.

How do you pronounce Taegan?

It's said TAY-gun /ˈteɪ.gən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taegan a boy or girl name?

Taegan is used here as a boy's name, though the Teagan spelling leans to girls in the U.S.

How popular is Taegan?

Taegan is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.

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