Egan Meaning

What does Egan mean?

The name Egan is of Celtic origin.

The meaning of Egan is "little fire".

It is also of Gaelic origin, where its meaning is "ardent ".

Egan is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 4 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced E-gan.

Egan is a great choice for parents looking for a more unique name.

Daring yet sophisticated, the name is a great blend of character and flair.

Although unique, your little refined Egan, is sure to make it a memorable one.

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 3,376 in baby name popularity for boys with 33 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 3,324 in baby name popularity for boys with 34 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

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