Tegan
Tegan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtiːɡən/
Meaning and origin of Tegan
Root meaning: “pet, darling”
- A female given name from Welsh.
- A male given name from Irish. Alternative form of Teagan.
Etymology
(female): 20th-century coinage from Welsh tegan (“pet, darling”). * (surname): Transferred use of Irish Ó Tadhgáin, a surname. * (male): From Teagan, from a diminutive of Irish Tadhg.
How popular is Tegan?
Since 1880, 6,789 girls and 2,574 boys in the U.S. have been named Tegan (73% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #780 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #975 in 2007. In 2025, 127 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tegan FAQ
What does the name Tegan mean?
Tegan traces back to a root meaning "pet, darling". A female given name from Welsh. A male given name from Irish. Alternative form of Teagan. (female): 20th-century coinage from Welsh tegan (“pet, darling”). * (surname): Transferred use of Irish Ó Tadhgáin, a surname. * (male): From Teagan, from a diminutive of Irish Tadhg.
What is the origin of the name Tegan?
Tegan is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Tegan?
Since 1880, 6,789 girls and 2,574 boys in the U.S. have been named Tegan (73% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #780 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #975 in 2007. In 2025, 127 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tegan a boy or girl name?
Tegan is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (6,789 girls and 2,574 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.