Deegan vs Shaun

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 #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Deegan Rank #1,678

Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Is Deegan or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Shaun mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Deegan and Shaun boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.