Deegan vs Lake

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

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Deegan Rank #1,678
Lake Rank #1,633

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deegan or Lake more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Lake mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Deegan and Lake boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.

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