Artemis vs Deegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Girl #1,024 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,024
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Artie, Temis, Remi

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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
Nicknames
Dee, Deeg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Artemis Rank #1,024
Deegan Rank #1,678

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1024 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemis ___

  • Artemis Moon
  • Artemis Silver
  • Artemis Grace
  • Artemis Hunter
  • Artemis Sage
  • Artemis Dawn

Deegan ___

  • Deegan James
  • Deegan Patrick
  • Deegan Cole
  • Deegan Ryan
  • Deegan John
  • Deegan Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artemis

Apollo Orion Athena Selene Perseus

If you choose Deegan

Keegan Ronan Callum Regan Tiernan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Deegan more popular?

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1024 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Deegan mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed" (Greek origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Artemis and Deegan boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a girl name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.

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