Eagan

Meaning & origin

Eagan is a rare Irish-derived name that entered U.S. birth records in 1997, likely as a modern surname adoption. It peaked in 2022, when it reached its highest rank, but has since been falling in use. In 2025, only about 1 in every 244,011 newborns received the name, placing it at rank 9,714. Its trajectory shows a decline from the peak, consistent with many uncommon surname-style names. Despite its Irish roots, no top states have recorded significant usage, indicating very sporadic adoption across the country. As a variant of Egan, it carries the meaning of 'little fire', though the direct link to the Gaelic original is indirect. Eagan remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with Celtic heritage.

Eagan is a rare given name that likely derives from the Irish surname Eagan, an anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Aodhagáin, meaning 'son of Aodhagán'. Aodhagán is a diminutive of Aodh, the Gaelic god of fire, often rendered as 'little fire'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, probably as a modern surname-to-first-name adoption. It remains uncommon, with a peak in 2022.