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Teague
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How to Pronounce Teague
Pronounced TEEG /ΛtiΙ‘/High
Meaning: From Irish Tadhg β 'poet, philosopher, bard'Medium
In 30 seconds: A poet's name: Teague is the Irish 'bard, poet, philosopher'. Crisp, lyrical, and strong.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom Irish Tadhg β 'poet, philosopher, bard'
U.S. rank (2025)#5179 β Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)β 1,686
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Teague comes from the Irish Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher, bard'. An anglicized form of the venerable Irish name, it's crisp and lyrical (said 'TEEG').
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-poet at the root, and lyrical.
Did you know? Teague comes from Irish Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher, bard' β once so common it was a byword for 'an Irishman'; crisp and lyrical (said 'TEEG').
Overall data confidence 78%
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Teague mean?
Teague is Irish for 'poet, philosopher, bard' (from Tadhg).
How do you pronounce Teague?
It's said TEEG /ΛtiΙ‘/ β a single syllable.
Is Teague a boy or girl name?
Teague is a boy's name.
How popular is Teague?
Teague is a rare name in the U.S.