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Tadhg

/ TYGE /
Boy Irish 1 syllable
Meaning
Tadhg means Poet (Irish).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
TYGE
Popularity
#3742 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Tadhg in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Tadhg first appears in US records in 1992. It peaked in 2023, when 46 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 30.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Tadhg popular?

Rising Tadhg has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Tadhg, by decade
2020s 233
2010s 214
2000s 126
1990s 40

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Tadhg mean?

Tadhg means “poet” or “philosopher” in Irish.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tadhg mean?

Tadhg means Poet. Tadhg means “poet” or “philosopher” in Irish.

What is the origin of the name Tadhg?

Tadhg is of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce Tadhg?

Tadhg is pronounced “TYGE.”

Is Tadhg a boy or a girl name?

Tadhg is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Tadhg a popular name right now?

Tadhg has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Tadhg?

In 2025, Tadhg ranked #3742 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Tadhg most popular?

Tadhg was most popular in 2023, when about 46 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Tadhg?

Names similar to Tadhg include Egan, Conall, Fionn, Tynan, Oisin.

What names go well with Tadhg?

Irish names that pair well with Tadhg include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.