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Teegan

♂ Boy

Pronounced TEE-gən /ˈti.ɡən/High

Meaning: Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'Medium

In 30 seconds: A pocket poet with an extra e: Teegan respells Teagan — Irish Tadhgán, 'little poet' — for maximum phonetic clarity. Verse-rooted, playground-proof.
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Origin MediumIrish, American
MeaningDouble-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'
U.S. rank (2025)#3647 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,592

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919932025

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

Teegan doubles the vowel of Teagan, the anglicized Irish Tadhgán — a diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher', the name medieval Ireland gave its bards and half its chieftains. The -ee- spelling clarifies what Irish orthography famously obscures.

American use serves both sexes, the boys' share holding steady. Rare in this spelling — a poet, miniaturized and modernized.

Did you know? Tadhg — Teegan's grand-root — was once so common in Ireland that 'Tadhg of the streets' meant the man on the street; 'little poet' was everyman.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Teagan — etymology

Variations

TeaganTeganTaegan

Nicknames

Tee

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If you like Teegan…

Teagan— the standard spelling of the same little poet
Keegan— the rhyming Irish surname-name
Finnegan— a fellow jaunty Irish -gan pick
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teegan mean?

Teegan is a spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán, a diminutive of Tadhg — 'poet, philosopher'.

How do you pronounce Teegan?

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

Is Teegan a boy or girl name?

Teegan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Teegan?

Teegan is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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