Teagan
Teagan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Teagan
Root meaning: “poet”
- A male given name from Irish.
- A female given name from Welsh, variant of Tegan.
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Etymology
(male): A diminutive of the Irish male name Tadhg, from tadhg (“poet”) * (female): A variant of Tegan, from Welsh tegan (“pet, darling”)
How popular is Teagan?
Since 1880, 29,421 girls and 5,595 boys in the U.S. have been named Teagan (84% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #150 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #652 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #341 for girls, with 998 babies given the name.
Names similar to Teagan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Teagan
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Teagan FAQ
What does the name Teagan mean?
Teagan traces back to a root meaning "poet". A male given name from Irish. A female given name from Welsh, variant of Tegan. A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage. (male): A diminutive of the Irish male name Tadhg, from tadhg (“poet”) * (female): A variant of Tegan, from Welsh tegan (“pet, darling”)
What is the origin of the name Teagan?
Teagan is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Teagan?
Since 1880, 29,421 girls and 5,595 boys in the U.S. have been named Teagan (84% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #150 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #652 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #341 for girls, with 998 babies given the name.
Is Teagan a boy or girl name?
Teagan is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (29,421 girls and 5,595 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.