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    Egan

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Egan

    Egan

    Boy
    irish
    2 syllables

    Egan is an irish boy's name meaning "This Irish name means ardent or little fire. It traditionally refers to a spirited young fighter.".

    The meaning of Egan is "This Irish name means ardent or little fire. It traditionally refers to a spirited young fighter." — a boy name of irish origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    This Irish name means ardent or little fire. It traditionally refers to a spirited young fighter.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Egan

    Very rare in US records

    What does Egan mean?

    Egan is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish name means ardent or little fire. It traditionally refers to a spirited young fighter.".

    Is Egan a rare name?

    Yes. Egan does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Egan

    RileyNoraKeiraErinFionaCiara

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    Names with a similar meaning to Egan

    Egan means "This Irish name means ardent or little fire. It traditionally refers to a spirited young fighter." — these names share that spirit.

    • Aiden — "Little fire, fiery" (irish)
    • Logan — "Little hollow; small meadow" (scottish)
    • Owen — "Young warrior, noble" (welsh)
    • Camila — "Young ceremonial attendant" (latin)

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