Egan vs Hogan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Egan

Boy #4,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,015
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eg

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hogan

Boy #4,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young, youthful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,009
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hoge

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Egan Rank #4,015
Hogan Rank #4,009

Hogan is more popular, ranked #4009 vs #4015 for Egan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Egan ___

  • Egan James
  • Egan Patrick
  • Egan Thomas
  • Egan Michael
  • Egan Finn
  • Egan Sean

Hogan ___

  • Hogan James
  • Hogan Patrick
  • Hogan Michael
  • Hogan Thomas
  • Hogan Finn
  • Hogan Leo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Egan

Declan Ronan Finn Aoife Niamh

If you choose Hogan

Logan Declan Finnegan Siobhan Caitlin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Egan or Hogan more popular?

Hogan is more popular, ranked #4009 compared to Egan at #4015 in the United States.

What do Egan and Hogan mean?

Egan means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hogan means "young, youthful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Egan and Hogan boy or girl names?

Egan is primarily a boy name. Hogan is primarily a boy name.

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