Don vs Deegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Don Rank #1,797

Deegan Rank #1,678

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Don or Deegan more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Don and Deegan mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Don and Deegan boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.