What does Eoghan mean?
Eoghan is linked to “born of the yew tree” and to “well-born.”
What does Oisin mean?
Oisín means “little deer” or “fawn.” He is the poet-warrior of Irish legend.
Eoghan vs Oisin
Which is more popular?
Oisin is more popular than Eoghan today: about 22 US babies were given the name Oisin in 2025, compared with 19 named Eoghan.
| Eoghan | Oisin | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Born of the yew | Little deer |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | OH-un | uh-SHEEN |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1989 | 1991 |
| Peak year | 2015 (29) | 2020 (31) |
| In 2025 | 19 | 22 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Eoghan
Oisin
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Eoghan | Oisin |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 128 | 157 |
| 2010s | 199 | 181 |
| 2000s | 133 | 132 |
| 1990s | 41 | 43 |
| 1980s | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eoghan or Oisin more popular?
Oisin is more popular than Eoghan today: about 22 US babies were given the name Oisin in 2025, compared with 19 named Eoghan.
What is the difference between Eoghan and Oisin?
Eoghan means Born of the yew (Irish origin), while Oisin means Little deer (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Eoghan or Oisin?
In US records, Eoghan first appears in 1989 and Oisin in 1991, so Eoghan has the longer recorded history.