Deegan vs Emmet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Deegan Rank #1,678
Emmet Rank #1,596

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deegan ___

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

Emmet ___

  • Emmet James
  • Emmet Lee
  • Emmet Cole
  • Emmet Reed
  • Emmet Blake
  • Emmet Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deegan

Keegan Ronan Callum Regan Tiernan

If you choose Emmet

Ruby Hazel Oscar Nora Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deegan or Emmet more popular?

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Emmet mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Deegan and Emmet boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.

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