Tegan

Meaning of Tegan

The name means 'fair' or 'beloved'. It can also mean 'bard' or 'poet'.

Tegan has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tegan

After ranking as high as #976 in 2007, Tegan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Tegan as a girl's name

Tegan is also used as a girl's name. Tegan means "fair" or "beautiful". It can also mean "darling" or "loved one."

Notable people named Tegan

• Tegan Jovanka
  Doctor Who companion character
• Tegan and Sara Quin
  Indie pop musicians

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Questions about the name Tegan

What does the name Tegan mean?

Tegan means the name means 'fair' or 'beloved'. it can also mean 'bard' or 'poet', and it comes from Welsh origins.

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

Tegan is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Tegan?

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

When was Tegan most popular?

Tegan peaked at #976 in 2007.