Eoghan
Boy name · Gaelic · Greek · Irish · Scottish
Meaningborn of the yew · Irish
- US rank
- #5,045
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,684 in 2015
19 babies were named Eoghan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 505 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Eoghan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 90,090 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eoghan, 19 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eoghan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEoghan first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #3,684.
- TrendEoghan has slipped 505 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,045. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Irish, Eoghan means “born of the yew”. Our records link it to Gaelic, Greek and Irish roots.
About the name Eoghan
Eoghan is a boy name of Gaelic, Greek and Irish origin meaning “born of the yew”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Eoghan for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 32 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #3,684 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,045, with 19 babies.
Origin:Gaelic namesGreek namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 1990s | 2.1 | 465,116 boys |
| 2000s | 6.6 | 150,376 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 94,877 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 80,972 boys |
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Declan · possibly full of goodness
- Unisex name: Connor · lover of hounds
Questions about the name Eoghan
What does the name Eoghan mean?
Eoghan means “born of the yew” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Eoghan?
Eoghan has Gaelic, Greek, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Liam, Owen, Miles.
Is Eoghan a boy or girl name?
Eoghan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eoghan?
Eoghan ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#3,684).