Egan vs Maher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Egan

Boy #4,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British Australian

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Boy #3,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Lebanese Irish English

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Egan Rank #4,015

Maher Rank #3,921

Maher is more popular, ranked #3921 vs #4015 for Egan.

Is Egan or Maher more popular?

Maher is more popular, ranked #3921 compared to Egan at #4015 in the United States.

What do Egan and Maher mean?

Egan means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maher means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are Egan and Maher boy or girl names?

Egan is primarily a boy name. Maher is primarily a boy name.