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Teagan
♂ Boy
Pronounced TEE-gan /ˈtiː.ɡən/Low
Meaning: Little poet; poet's offspringLow
In 30 seconds: Teagan is an Irish Gaelic name meaning little poet, from the Irish Tadhg (poet, philosopher) with the diminutive -an suffix. Used for both boys and girls, it has a poetic, musical quality.
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Origin LowIrish Gaelic
MeaningLittle poet; poet's offspring
U.S. rank (2025)#1631 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births104 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,595
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
Teagan is from Irish Gaelic Tadhgán, a diminutive of Tadhg meaning poet or philosopher. It has been used in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.
Teagan is used for both boys and girls in the United States, more commonly for girls.
Did you know? The Irish Tadhg was the word for a poet — one of the most respected figures in Celtic society. In ancient Ireland, the poet (file) was a sacred figure who preserved the tribe's history and honor. Teagan as little poet carries this noble Celtic legacy.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
TadhganTeegenTeigen
Nicknames
TeaTee
Famous Bearers
- ★Teagan Croft (b. 2004)Australian actress who played Raven in the DC superhero series Titans
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Frequently Asked
What does Teagan mean?
Little poet; poet's offspring
How do you pronounce Teagan?
Teagan is pronounced TEE-gan.
What is the origin of Teagan?
Teagan comes from Irish Gaelic.
What names are similar to Teagan?
Similar names include keegan, reagan, Reagan.