US Popularity:10383
Origin:Gaelic
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Born of the yew tree
Parents looking for a classic Irish name to honor baby’s ancestry can’t go wrong with Eoghan. Eoghan is a masculine name of Gaelic origin and means “born of the yew tree.” A consistently popular name in Ireland for centuries, Eoghan has been borne by many ancient Irish kings, saints, and the Irish patriot Eoghan Ruadh Ó Néill of Ulster. If you’re worried others may struggle with the pronunciation, Eoghan can also be spelled as Eoin and Owen. However, there’s no denying the Gaelic spelling of Eoghan only adds to the timeless charm of this dapper Celtic name.

How Popular Is The Name Eoghan?

U.S. Births

Overall:Eoghan is currently #10383 in U.S. births
Boy:Eoghan is currently #4912 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4912
in 2023
- 898
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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