What is the origin of the name Deagan?

Deagan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Deagan?

Deagan is currently ranked #5477 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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BoyIrish

Deagan

DEE-gen

Popularity

#5477

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,000

Peak Year

#86 in 2009

First Recorded

1997

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Deagan is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Duagáin, meaning 'descendant of Duagán'. Duagán is a personal name meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy'.

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Dee Deag

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Dee Deag

Spelling Variations

Deegan Dagan

Similar Names

Declan Liam Ronan Aidan

Personality Traits

StrongIntelligentIndependentBrave

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