Egan
Egan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːɡən/
Meaning and origin of Egan
Root meaning: “fire”
- An unknown-gender given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Irish Ó hAodhagáin, literally, “descendant of Aodhagán”, from Old Irish Áedacán, from Áed + -acán, from áed (“fire”).
How popular is Egan?
Since 1880, 49 girls and 1,219 boys in the U.S. have been named Egan (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7118 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #2368 in 2003. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Egan FAQ
What does the name Egan mean?
Egan traces back to a root meaning "fire". An unknown-gender given name transferred from the surname. From Irish Ó hAodhagáin, literally, “descendant of Aodhagán”, from Old Irish Áedacán, from Áed + -acán, from áed (“fire”).
What is the origin of the name Egan?
Egan is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Egan?
Since 1880, 49 girls and 1,219 boys in the U.S. have been named Egan (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7118 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #2368 in 2003. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Egan a boy or girl name?
Egan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 49 girls and 1,219 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.