Deegan vs Theoden

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Deegan Rank #1,678
Theoden Rank #1,860

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1860 for Theoden.

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

Theoden ___

  • Theoden James
  • Theoden William
  • Theoden Arthur
  • Theoden Henry
  • Theoden Edmund
  • Theoden Alaric

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deegan

Keegan Ronan Callum Regan Tiernan

If you choose Theoden

Eowyn Faramir Rowan Arthur Isolde

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deegan or Theoden more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Theoden at #1860 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Theoden mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theoden means "king, lord of the people" (Old English origin).

Are Deegan and Theoden boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Theoden is primarily a boy name.

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