boy's name
Eagan
EE-gun (English)
- Origin Irish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 454
Eagan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "little fire." It's a variant spelling of Egan, from the Gaelic surname Mac Aodhagáin, "son of Aodhagán," and Aodhagán is itself a pet form of Aodh, an ancient Irish name meaning "fire."
- Eagan is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in 2022, when 31 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 473,709 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Eagan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 149 |
| 2010s | 167 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 113 |
What Eagan Means
Eagan means little fire. The small flame comes from Aodh, the fire word, with the diminutive ending -agán, so the name's sense is affectionate as well as fierce.
Where Eagan Comes From
Aodh was one of the commonest names in early Ireland, and it's the root behind Hugh in many Irish families, since English clerks used Hugh to stand in for it. The diminutive Aodhagán gave rise to Mac Aodhagáin, a family of hereditary lawyers known in Ireland from the Middle Ages. English speakers reduced that form to MacEgan, and then to Egan. Eagan is a spelling mostly found among Irish Americans, and the extra vowel better matches the long opening sound. Aidan grew from the same root by another path, which makes it a cousin of Eagan.
Eagan in Use
As with Kennedy and Brennan, this Irish surname became a first name in the United States in the late twentieth century. The spelling Egan remains more usual in Ireland.
How Popular Is Eagan?
In 2025, Eagan was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Eagan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Eagan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eagan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eagan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eagan
- English EE-gun
Eagan in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Eagan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eagan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eagan
What does the name Eagan mean?
Little fire, from the Irish Aodhagán, a pet form of Aodh.
Is Eagan the same as Egan?
Yes. Eagan is a spelling used mainly in Irish-American families.
How do you pronounce Eagan?
EE-gun, with a long first vowel.
How popular is the name Eagan?
In 2025, Eagan was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Eagan a girl's or a boy's name?
Eagan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Eagan?
Eagan has 2 syllables.
When was Eagan most popular?
Eagan peaked in 2022, when 31 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Eagan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Eagan currently ranks #10,047 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.