Deegan

Meaning of Deegan

This name comes from an Irish surname. It essentially means 'poet' or 'descendant of the poet'.

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

Popularity of Deegan

After ranking as high as #833 in 2011, Deegan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Deegan

• Deegan Jones
  Professional baseball player
• Deegan Young
  College football player
• Deegan Smith
  Young aspiring actor
• Deegan O'Connell
  Local musician
• Deegan Riley
  High school debate champion

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Questions about the name Deegan

What does the name Deegan mean?

Deegan means this name comes from an irish surname. it essentially means 'poet' or 'descendant of the poet', and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Deegan?

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

When was Deegan most popular?

Deegan peaked at #833 in 2011.