Eoghan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationOwen / ˈoʊ.ənIrish; Scottish
Meaning
young warrior (Irish); born of the yew tree (Scottish)
Historical & Cultural Background
Eoghan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Eóghan', historically associated with several early Irish kings and saints. In Scotland, it is linked to the Gaelic word for yew, a tree often symbolizing strength and longevity.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Eoin
- Owen
- Eoghanán
International Variants
- Eoin (Irish)
- Owen (English)
- Eoghan (Irish)
Famous people named Eoghan
Eoghan Quigg — singer.
Fictional characters named Eoghan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eoghan was first seen in the United States in 1989. Eoghan has ranked as high as #1365 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Eoghan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eoghan (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 19 |