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Eoghan

/ OH-un /
Boy Irish 2 syllables
Meaning
Eoghan means Born of the yew (Irish).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
OH-un
Popularity
#5087 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Eoghan in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Eoghan first appears in US records in 1989. It peaked in 2015, when 29 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 19.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Eoghan popular?

Steady Eoghan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.

US babies given the name Eoghan, by decade
2020s 128
2010s 199
2000s 133
1990s 41
1980s 6

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

What does Eoghan mean?

Eoghan is linked to “born of the yew tree” and to “well-born.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eoghan mean?

Eoghan means Born of the yew. Eoghan is linked to “born of the yew tree” and to “well-born.”

What is the origin of the name Eoghan?

Eoghan is of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce Eoghan?

Eoghan is pronounced “OH-un.”

Is Eoghan a boy or a girl name?

Eoghan is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Eoghan a popular name right now?

Eoghan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.

How popular is the name Eoghan?

In 2025, Eoghan ranked #5087 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Eoghan most popular?

Eoghan was most popular in 2015, when about 29 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Eoghan?

Names similar to Eoghan include Colm, Oisin, Ruairi, Fionn, Lorcan.

What names go well with Eoghan?

Irish names that pair well with Eoghan include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Riley, Nora.