Deegan vs Emmet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Deegan Rank #1,678

Emmet Rank #1,596

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Is Deegan or Emmet more popular?

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Emmet mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Deegan and Emmet boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.