Eoghan is an Irish name of ancient origin, derived from the Old Irish 'Eogan'. It means "born from horse", reflecting its association with the mythical hero Eoghain Mhór who was said to have been born from a horse's leg. The name has been used in Ireland for centuries and continues to be popular today, often spelled as Owen or Eoghan Óg (young Eoghan) when followed by Óg. In Scotland, it is sometimes encountered as Evan.
"Eoghan saw a steady increase in popularity from 2005 onwards, peaking at 29 births in 2015 and remaining consistently high since then."