Creek vs Egan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Creek

Boy #3,937 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small stream, narrow inlet"

Origin: Middle Dutch/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,937
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

53 High Risk

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Egan

Boy #4,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,015
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Creek Rank #3,937
Egan Rank #4,015

Creek is more popular, ranked #3937 vs #4015 for Egan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creek or Egan more popular?

Creek is more popular, ranked #3937 compared to Egan at #4015 in the United States.

What do Creek and Egan mean?

Creek means "small stream, narrow inlet" (Middle Dutch/Old Norse origin). Egan means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Creek and Egan boy or girl names?

Creek is primarily a boy name. Egan is primarily a boy name.

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