Kagan
Pronunciation: [ k-AYG-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kagan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 646 babies have been named Kagan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kagan is past its peak , currently ranked #14,983 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,983
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Latin (Aemilius) origin
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American English origin
"invented blend of Desmond and Jasmine"
#14,996 in US
Germanic origin
"work-power, home-ruler"
#15,181 in US
German origin
"Leaseholder; tenant farmer"
#15,007 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"ruler of the people"
#15,133 in US
Hebrew origin
"earth (as short form of Adam)"
#14,953 in US
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About the Name Kagan
Kagan is a boy name .
Is Kagan a boy or girl name? Kagan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,983 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56,285. Kagan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kagan is currently ranked #14,983 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kagan include Kag, Kay, Kaie, and Kagkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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