Eirian vs Teigan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eirian

Boy #6,400 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"silver, bright, shining"

Origin: Welsh arian (silver)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,400
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ei, Eri, Rian

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Teigan

Girl #2,805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,805
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tei, Tay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eirian Rank #6,400
Teigan Rank #2,805

Teigan is more popular, ranked #2805 vs #6400 for Eirian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eirian ___

  • Eirian James
  • Eirian Owen
  • Eirian Rhys
  • Eirian Iwan
  • Eirian Gareth
  • Eirian Lloyd

Teigan ___

  • Teigan Rose
  • Teigan Mae
  • Teigan Grace
  • Teigan Marie
  • Teigan Jade
  • Teigan Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eirian

Seren Rhiannon Cerys Bethan Rhys

If you choose Teigan

Erin Dylan Sienna Rowan Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eirian or Teigan more popular?

Teigan is more popular, ranked #2805 compared to Eirian at #6400 in the United States.

What do Eirian and Teigan mean?

Eirian means "silver, bright, shining" (Welsh arian (silver) origin). Teigan means "beloved, dear" (Welsh origin).

Are Eirian and Teigan boy or girl names?

Eirian is primarily a boy name. Teigan is primarily a girl name.

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