Eoghan

OH-in

Irish Gaelic

"born of the yew tree"

Eoghan Origin and Meaning

The name Eoghan is a boy's name of Gaelic, Irish, Irish Gaelic origin meaning "born of the yew tree".

Pronounced like Owen, this was the name of several early Irish kings and saints, as well as a celebrated Ulster hero. Often spelled with two 'n's in Scotland, it has been Anglicized as Ewan, Ewen, Euan, Owen, Hugh, or Eugene.

Eoghan Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 858 on Nameberry

Eoghan Popularity

• 858 Nameberry 2024
• 79 Ireland 2020

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Famous People Named Eoghan

• Eoghan Ruadh Ó Néill (Owen Roe O'Neill) commander of Irish forces in the Confederation of Kilkenny
• Eóghan of Argyll Scottish nobleman and soldier
• Eoghan Corry Irish journalist and historian
• Eoghan Harris Irish politician
• Eoghan Hickey Irish rugby player
• Eoghan Quigg Irish singer

Eoghan in Pop Culture

• also spelt "Eohann"