Egan

Variation of Aidan, Irish

"little fire"

Egan Origin and Meaning

The name Egan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "little fire".

Egan's likeness to the word eager gives this Irish surname a ready-to-please, effervescent energy, and it would make an appropriate substitute for the overused Aidan.

This popular Irish surname originated in County Tipperary.

Egan O'Rahilly (born Aogan O Raithaille) was the outstanding poet of his age, specializing in the vision poem, or aisling, in which he told of prophesies that Ireland would triumph over her enemies. In folklore, this Egan is depicted as a wise trickster.

Egan Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1296 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Egan

• 1296 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Egan

• Egan Inoue American,Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
• Kian Egan member of Irish boy band Westlife
• Thomas Egan American gangster and founder of Egan's Rats
• Elizabeth Egan Gillies American actress and singer

The name Egan in Pop Culture

• Egan Foote character on TV's "The Nine"
• Egan character in David Stahler Jr.'s Truesight series
• Barry Egan character in movie "Punch,Drunk Love"

International Variations of the name Egan

• Aodhgan Irish Gaelic
• Iagan Scottish