Daegan
Daegan is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Little dark one or dark-haired.
Origin and history
Daegan is a modern alternative spelling of the Gaelic name Dagan or Deagan, often linked to the Irish name Dégán meaning 'little dark one'. It may also share associations with the ancient Semitic deity name Dagon or the Greek root word meaning 'earth'. In the United States, it is a rare male given name that saw minor usage starting in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
904 babies in the United States have been named Daegan since 1880. It ranks #3774 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1859.
States where it is most popular
- TX (71.8 %)
- CA (14.1 %)
- IL (7 %)
- OK (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 411 |
| 2010-2019 | 316 |
| 2020-2029 | 68 |
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to the Irish name Dégán, derived from the Old Irish word for dark or black, combined with a diminutive suffix.
- It gained minor popularity in the United States alongside other two-syllable names ending in -an or -en during the late 1990s and 2000s.