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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 (2024)#1462 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births124 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,491

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919862024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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%
Behind the Name: teagan

Variations

TadhganTeegenTeigen

Nicknames

TeaTee

Famous Bearers

  • Teagan Croft (b. 2004)
    Australian actress who played Raven in the DC superhero series Titans

If you like Teagan…

Keegan— Irish Gaelic name of same structure
Reagan— Irish surname-name of same tradition
Cian— Irish name meaning ancient

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.