| Meaning | wise |
| Origin | Sanskrit, Slavic |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Sagan |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Sa-gan |
About Sagan
Science, cosmos, exploration—this name reaches for the stars. Carl Sagan's legacy infuses it with intellectual curiosity and wonder about the universe, making it perfect for families valuing knowledge and inquiry.
The two syllables keep it accessible while the "S" opening gives it snap and energy. It's modern without being trendy, distinctive without being difficult.
This choice signals parents who think deeply about the world and want their son's name to reflect those values. It suggests someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't satisfied with surface-level understanding.
The name works across contexts surprisingly well—neither too formal nor too casual. It's memorable precisely because it's uncommon, yet it doesn't trigger constant spelling corrections.
For families with scientific, philosophical, or exploratory inclinations, this represents an inspired choice. It honors a legacy of rational thinking and cosmic wonder while providing your son with a unique identity. The name essentially says: look up, think big, question everything. That's quite a message to carry forward into life.
Nicknames for Sagan
| Sage |
| Sag |
Famous People Named Sagan
| Sagan Lewis | American actress |
| Sagan Tosu | Japanese professional football club |
| Sagan Smallpaul | Canadian musician |
| Sagan Amery | Australian paralympic athlete |
| Sagan Carter | American actor |
| Sagan Hsu | American chef |
| Sagan Jeffries | Canadian artist |
| Sagan Sherlin | American entrepreneur |
| Sagan Chen | Chinese journalist |
| Sagan Jacobson | Australian author |
| Sagan Gock | South Korean model |
| Sagan Marriott | British filmmaker |
| Sagan Belle | American photographer |
| Sagan Poon | Hong Kong musician |
| Sagan Frazier | American poet |
| Sagan Ashley | British radio personality |
| Sagan Locke | Australian dancer |
| Sagan Park | South Korean businessman |
| Sagan Mehta | Indian architect |
Characters Named Sagan
| Sagan Morrow | Character in the novel "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran |
| Sagan Yee | Character in the video game "The Long Dark" |
| Sagan Cruz | Character in the TV show "Young Royals" |
| Sagan Roth | Character in the book "Orleans" by Sherri L. Smith |
| Sagan McConnell | Character in the novel "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern |
| Sagan Chandler | Character in the TV series "Beverly Hills, 90210" |
| Sagan Cross | Character in the novel "The Catalyst" by Helena Coggan |
| Sagan Grey | Character in the webcomic "Questionable Content" |
| Sagan Knox | Character in the TV series "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" |
| Sagan Quinn | Character in the book "The Space Between Worlds" by Micaiah Johnson |
| Sagan Locke | Character in the video game "Destiny" |
| Sagan Nyx | Character in the novel "The Stars Are Legion" by Kameron Hurley |
| Sagan Wells | Character in the TV series "Star-Crossed" |
| Sagan Blake | Character in the book "Saving Francesca" by Melina Marchetta |
| Sagan Hart | Character in the web series "I Am Sagan" |
| Sagan Thackeray | Character in the video game "Guild Wars 2" |
| Sagan Stone | Character in the TV series "Salvation" |
| Sagan Volek | Character in the TV series "Defiance" |
| Sagan Wu | Character in the novel "The Man with the Golden Torc" by Simon R. Green |
| Sagan Tremaine | Character in the book "Ice Like Fire" by Sara Raasch |