What origin is the name Fagan?

Fagan comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Fagan a popular name?

Fagan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Fagan?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Fagan — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Fagan

Q: Is Fagan a rare name?

Yes. Fagan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Fagan

Fagan

Boy

english

2 syllables

Fagan is an english boy's name meaning "An English name that describes a joyful or eager child, sometimes also translated to mean a 'little fiery one.'".

With english roots, Fagan is a boy name that means "An English name that describes a joyful or eager child, sometimes also translated to mean a 'little fiery one.'". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name that describes a joyful or eager child, sometimes also translated to mean a 'little fiery one.'

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Fagan

Very rare in US records

What does Fagan mean?

Fagan is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name that describes a joyful or eager child, sometimes also translated to mean a 'little fiery one.'".

Is Fagan a rare name?

Yes. Fagan 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 Fagan

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Fagan means "An English name that describes a joyful or eager child, sometimes also translated to mean a 'little fiery one.'" — these names share that spirit.