Eagan is a unique and distinctive given name of Irish origin. Derived from the Irish surname Ó hEidhin, which is thought to have been derived from a personal name meaning "little Eoghan" or "small Eoin". The name Eagan is composed of the elements 'O', meaning 'grandson' or 'descendant', and 'hEidhin', an old Irish personal name. The name has a strong historical presence in Ireland, particularly in County Kerry where it was once prevalent. Today, Eagan is still used as both a surname and a given name, carrying with it a rich heritage of Irish ancestry. It's not very common, which adds to its uniqueness and distinctiveness.
The name Eagan has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past two decades, with a total of 420 babies named Eagan born between 1997 and 2023. The highest number of births occurred in 2022 with 31 babies named Eagan, while the lowest was recorded in 1998 with just 6 births.