US Popularity:2412
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Fair, darling; Toy; Poet
Tegan is a gender-neutral name of Welsh and Irish origin. In Welsh, Tegan means "fair" or "darling," and is often used for the phrase "loved one." The name also derives from the Irish name Tadhg, meaning "poet," and its variant spelling, Teagan, is typically given to girls. Tegan also shares the same word for "toy" in the Welsh language, setting baby up for a life of adventure and play. With a multi-faceted etymology like this, baby is sure to be a talented individual, reminding parent every day of how much they're adored.

Tegan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Tegan is currently #1739 on The Bump
Boy:Tegan is currently #1235 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Tegan is currently #964 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Tegan is currently #2412 in U.S. births
Boy:Tegan is currently #5398 in U.S. births
Girl:Tegan is currently #3159 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#3159
in 2022
- 620
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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