US Popularity:2513
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 #964 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Tegan is currently #1238 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Tegan is currently #2513 in U.S. births
Boy:Tegan is currently #2403 in U.S. births
Girl:Tegan is currently #1830 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1830
in 2023
- 141
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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