What is the origin of the name Eoghan?

Eoghan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Eoghan?

Eoghan is currently ranked #5097 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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BoyIrish

Eoghan

OH-en

Popularity

#5097

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

488

Peak Year

#29 in 2015

First Recorded

1989

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

An Irish name meaning 'born of the yew tree' or 'well-born'.

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Eoin Owen

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Eoghan Quigg
Irish singer and X Factor contestant

Nicknames

Eoin Owen

Spelling Variations

Ewan Owen Eoin

Similar Names

Declan Liam Ronan Aidan Cian

Personality Traits

BraveIntelligentCreativeArtisticLoyal

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