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Deegan vs Chad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Chad

Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,812
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Deegan Rank #1,678
Chad Rank #1,812

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1812 for Chad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deegan or Chad more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Chad mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin).

Are Deegan and Chad boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Chad is primarily a boy name.

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