What does Eoin mean?
Eoin is an Irish form of John, “God is gracious.”
What does Tadhg mean?
Tadhg means “poet” or “philosopher” in Irish.
Eoin vs Tadhg
Which is more popular?
Eoin is more popular than Tadhg today: about 45 US babies were given the name Eoin in 2025, compared with 30 named Tadhg.
| Eoin | Tadhg | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is gracious | Poet |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | OH-in | TYGE |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1971 | 1992 |
| Peak year | 2020 (75) | 2023 (46) |
| In 2025 | 45 | 30 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Eoin
Tadhg
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Eoin | Tadhg |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 318 | 233 |
| 2010s | 511 | 214 |
| 2000s | 502 | 126 |
| 1990s | 203 | 40 |
| 1980s | 54 | 0 |
| 1970s | 16 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eoin or Tadhg more popular?
Eoin is more popular than Tadhg today: about 45 US babies were given the name Eoin in 2025, compared with 30 named Tadhg.
What is the difference between Eoin and Tadhg?
Eoin means God is gracious (Irish origin), while Tadhg means Poet (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Eoin or Tadhg?
In US records, Eoin first appears in 1971 and Tadhg in 1992, so Eoin has the longer recorded history.