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Eoghan
Say it: OH-in
Meaning
Uncertain. Often explained as 'born of the yew' (eo 'yew'), a debated analysis; derivation from Greek Eugenios is unlikely.
Uncertainseveral explanations, none settled.
Its wave through time
Rare in the records
In the United States
- 400 babies given this name since 1989
- At its height in 2015, about 1 in 66,000 boys
- 21 babies in 2020
Through the ages
Used by
The family of the name
Other spellings: Eógan, Eoghain
| English | Owen |
|---|---|
| Scottish Gaelic | Eòghann |
Famous bearers
- Eógan mac Néill, ancestor of the Cenél nEógain
- Eoghan Ruadh Ó Néill, 17th-century general
Names worth a look
Where this comes from
- The Irish annals and early Irish literature
- United States Social Security birth records, 1880 to today source
Meanings and histories are compiled from the study of names and their languages and checked by a second review.
Meanings and histories are drawn from the study of names and their languages, each with a confidence rating; popularity figures come from official birth records. Name histories are a living field: if you know of a correction, we would be glad to hear it.