Brogan

Meaning of Brogan

This name comes from an Irish word that means 'prince' or 'sturdy'. It suggests someone who is a natural leader and strong.

Brogan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Brogan

After ranking as high as #783 in 2011, Brogan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brogan

• Brogan Graham
  Australian rugby league player
• Brogan Smith
  English professional footballer
• Brogan Rafferty
  American professional ice hockey player
• Brogan Smith
  American college football player
• Brogan Keenan
  English former professional footballer

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Questions about the name Brogan

What does the name Brogan mean?

Brogan means this name comes from an irish word that means 'prince' or 'sturdy'. it suggests someone who is a natural leader and strong, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Brogan a boy's or a girl's name?

Brogan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Brogan?

Brogan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Brogan most popular?

Brogan peaked at #783 in 2011.