Degan
Pronunciation: [ d-EEG-uhn ]
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Degan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 539 babies have been named Degan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Degan is past its peak , currently ranked #8,388 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,388
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Degan
Degan is a boy name .
Degan is currently ranked #8,388 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Degan include Deg, Dey, Deie, and Degkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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