What is the origin of the name Daegan?

Daegan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Daegan?

Daegan is currently ranked #8433 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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BoyIrish

Daegan

DAY-gen

Popularity

#8433

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

946

Peak Year

#66 in 2007

First Recorded

1993

Style

Strong & Bold, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Daegan is an Anglicized variation of the Irish name Deagan, thought to mean 'dark-haired'. It may also be a modern invented name.

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Dae Deag

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Dae Deag

Spelling Variations

Deagan Daegan

Similar Names

Declan Dillon Kegan Aidan

Personality Traits

BraveStrongIntelligentLoyal

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