Egan vs Tiernan

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

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Popularity Comparison

Egan Rank #4,015
Tiernan Rank #4,184

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

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

Tiernan ___

  • Tiernan James
  • Tiernan Patrick
  • Tiernan Conor
  • Tiernan Finn
  • Tiernan Sean
  • Tiernan Declan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Egan

Declan Ronan Finn Aoife Niamh

If you choose Tiernan

Declan Niamh Cormac Saoirse Ronan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Egan or Tiernan more popular?

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

What do Egan and Tiernan mean?

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

Are Egan and Tiernan boy or girl names?

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

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