Tiernan vs Egan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tiernan

Boy #4,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord, chief, ruler"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic

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Boy #4,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British Australian

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Tiernan Rank #4,184

Egan Rank #4,015

Egan is more popular, ranked #4015 vs #4184 for Tiernan.

Is Tiernan or Egan more popular?

Egan is more popular, ranked #4015 compared to Tiernan at #4184 in the United States.

What do Tiernan and Egan mean?

Tiernan means "lord, chief, ruler" (Old Irish origin). Egan means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Tiernan and Egan boy or girl names?

Tiernan is primarily a boy name. Egan is primarily a boy name.