Deegan vs Gerard

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 #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Deegan Rank #1,678

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Is Deegan or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Gerard mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Deegan and Gerard boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.