Eiley vs Teegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eiley

Girl #3,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light, torch"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,670
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ei, Eil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Teegan

Boy #3,442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little poet; philosopher"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,442
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eiley Rank #3,670
Teegan Rank #3,442

Teegan is more popular, ranked #3442 vs #3670 for Eiley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eiley ___

  • Eiley Rose
  • Eiley Grace
  • Eiley Mae
  • Eiley Claire
  • Eiley Faye
  • Eiley June

Teegan ___

  • Teegan James
  • Teegan Patrick
  • Teegan Lee
  • Teegan Ryan
  • Teegan Michael
  • Teegan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eiley

Fionnuala Siobhan Declan Cillian Aoife

If you choose Teegan

Keegan Declan Brynn Finley Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eiley or Teegan more popular?

Teegan is more popular, ranked #3442 compared to Eiley at #3670 in the United States.

What do Eiley and Teegan mean?

Eiley means "bright, shining light, torch" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Teegan means "little poet; philosopher" (Irish/Gaelic origin).

Are Eiley and Teegan boy or girl names?

Eiley is primarily a girl name. Teegan is primarily a boy name.

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