How to say it
TEA · gan
ˈtiː.ɡən
Feminine
Teagan
Little poet, attractive
What it means
An Irish name, an anglicized form of Tadhgán (a little-one form of Tadhg, 'poet'), or from a root meaning 'attractive, fair.'
Teagan is an Irish name, usually traced to Tadhgán, a diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet,' with a parallel root that suggests 'attractive' or 'fair.' It surfaced as a fresh Celtic pick in the 1990s and 2000s, leaning feminine in the US though it works for any child. It has a soft, bright sound. Musician Tegan, of Tegan and Sara, uses the trimmer spelling.
How to spell Teagan
The standard spelling is Teagan. Common variants include Tegan, Teaghan, Teegan, but Teagan is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #150 in 2016, currently #341 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Spelling
Teagan and Tegan are the same name; the e-a form is more common in the US.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Tegan Quin half of the Canadian musical duo Tegan and Sara
Spelling variants
- Tegan
- Teaghan
- Teegan
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Common questions
- What does the name Teagan mean?
- An Irish name, an anglicized form of Tadhgán (a little-one form of Tadhg, 'poet'), or from a root meaning 'attractive, fair.'
- What does Teagan mean in Irish?
- In Irish, Teagan means "Little poet, attractive." Teagan is an Irish name, usually traced to Tadhgán, a diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet,' with a parallel root that suggests 'attractive' or 'fair.' It surfaced as a fresh Celtic pick in the 1990s and 2000s, leaning feminine in the US though it works for any child. It has a soft, bright sound. Musician Tegan, of Tegan and Sara, uses the trimmer spelling.
- Is Teagan short for Tadhg?
- Yes. Teagan is a short form of Tadhg, and it carries the same meaning, "Little poet, attractive." These days many parents use Teagan as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Teagan?
- Teagan is pronounced ˈtiː.ɡən. Say it as TEA-gan, with the stress on the "tea" syllable.
- How do you spell Teagan?
- The standard spelling is Teagan. Common spelling variants include Tegan, Teaghan, Teegan.
- Is Teagan a boy or girl name?
- Teagan is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Teagan?
- Teagan ranked #341 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.