US Popularity:7762
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Little fire; little bright-eyed one
Brace yourself for a truly epic name! With the dual meaning of "little fire" and "little bright-eyed one," Eagan is the perfect choice for a feisty little one. It takes notes from the Irish surname Egan, or originally, Aedhagan, which dates back to the 6th century. Those in the Egan clan come from a long line of talented writers. The MacEgans were some of the earliest scribes in Ireland, crafting Medieval tales that would go on to inspire generations. The most famous is the An Leabhar Breac, also known as the Speckled Book of the MacEgans. So, although the average Eagan may not be gifted on the sports field, with pen and paper, they'll make magic happen! Baby will undoubtedly make sparks fly and light up the world, so go ahead and fan that flame!

Famous People Named Eagan

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  • Eddie Eagan
    Boxer

Eagan Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Eagan is currently #7762 in U.S. births
Boy:Eagan is currently #2685 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#7762
in 2022
+ 2837
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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