| Meaning | fiery, ardent |
| Origin | Gaelic, Irish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | E-gan |
About Egan
Compact yet complete, this Celtic charmer delivers substantial presence in just four letters and two efficient syllables. Egan possesses that rare quality of feeling both ancient and contemporary simultaneously, rooted in history yet perfectly suited for today's world. The name carries an understated confidence that doesn't demand attention but naturally attracts it through quiet strength and integrity. Egan works beautifully in multicultural contexts, being easy to pronounce regardless of linguistic background while retaining distinctive character. Parents drawn to Egan often appreciate names that avoid pretension while maintaining substance, preferring genuine appeal over flashy trends. The name suggests someone grounded and authentic, comfortable in their own skin without needing external validation. Egan ages remarkably well, equally appropriate for an energetic child, ambitious young adult, and distinguished elder. The single-syllable simplicity of pronunciation belies its rich texture and depth of character. Consider Egan for that perfect balance of accessible yet uncommon, simple yet sophisticated, traditional yet timeless—a name that serves its bearer faithfully across all of life's chapters.
Nicknames for Egan
| Eg |
| Gan |
| Eggy |
| E |
Famous People Named Egan
| Egan Bernal | Colombian professional cyclist and Tour de France winner |
| Egan Foote | American computer scientist and entrepreneur |
| Egan Inoue | Hawaiian mixed martial artist and judoka |
| Egan Warming | Danish botanist and biologist |
| Egan Orbom | American sculptor and artist |
| Egan W. Chernoff | Canadian biologist and author |
| Egan Cornachione | Italian sprinter |
| Egan Frantz | American contemporary artist |
| Egan Orion | American musician and DJ |
| Egan McKee | Australian rugby player |
| Egan Smith | Canadian freestyle skier |
| Egan Verley | American actor |
| Egan Tyler | American musician and songwriter |
| Egan Mitchell | New Zealand cricketer |
| Egan McGowan | Irish footballer |
| Egan Berger | French-Canadian politician |
| Egan Billingsley | American football player |
| Egan Casey | Australian rules footballer |
| Egan Ford | American baseball player |
| Egan Inglis | Canadian politician |
Characters Named Egan
| Egan O'Rourke | Character in the novel "The Feud" by James Lincoln Warren |
| Egan Drake | Character in the TV series "General Hospital" |
| Egan Hart | Character in the film "The Perfect Score" |
| Egan Smith | Character in the TV series "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Egan Keen | Character in the TV series "Haven" |
| Egan Harris | Character in the film "My Life as a Dog" |
| Egan Doyle | Character in the TV series "Crossing Jordan" |
| Egan Foote | Character in the TV series "Mammon" |
| Egan Colquhoun | Character in the novel "The Spider Goddess" by Tara Moss |
| Egan Hughes | Character in the TV series "Grimm" |
| Egan Dorsey | Character in the film "D.E.B.S" |
| Egan O'Gorman | Character in the novel "Vampire of the Mists" by Christie Golden |