Deagan vs Earnest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deagan

Boy #5,530 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black-haired, dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

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Deagan Rank #5,530

Earnest Rank #5,461

Earnest is more popular, ranked #5461 vs #5530 for Deagan.

Is Deagan or Earnest more popular?

Earnest is more popular, ranked #5461 compared to Deagan at #5530 in the United States.

What do Deagan and Earnest mean?

Deagan means "black-haired, dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin).

Are Deagan and Earnest boy or girl names?

Deagan is primarily a boy name. Earnest is primarily a boy name.