Tai vs Tegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tai

Boy #2,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, supreme, exalted"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Thai Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,404
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Tegan

Girl #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved treasure"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,062
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Teg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Tai Rank #2,404
Tegan Rank #2,062

Tegan is more popular, ranked #2062 vs #2404 for Tai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tai ___

  • Tai James
  • Tai Lee
  • Tai Michael
  • Tai Ryan
  • Tai Alexander
  • Tai Jordan

Tegan ___

  • Tegan Rose
  • Tegan Leigh
  • Tegan Grace
  • Tegan Nia
  • Tegan Claire
  • Tegan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Tai

Kai Mei Zara Kira Jax

If you choose Tegan

Megan Dylan Rhiannon Owen Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tai or Tegan more popular?

Tegan is more popular, ranked #2062 compared to Tai at #2404 in the United States.

What do Tai and Tegan mean?

Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin). Tegan means "darling, beloved treasure" (Welsh origin).

Are Tai and Tegan boy or girl names?

Tai is primarily a boy name. Tegan is primarily a girl name.

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