Degen
Pronunciation: [ d-EHG-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Degen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 5 babies have been named Degen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Degen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,881 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,881
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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"gentle, innocent one"
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Latin origin
"of Terentius, from the earth"
#27,923 in US
Latin origin
"horn (strength)"
#27,943 in US
Irish/Celtic origin
"from the flat plain (geographic Irish..."
#27,771 in US
Greek leon and aner origin
"lion man (from Leander)"
#27,894 in US
Greek via Yiddish origin
"bright one, shining one"
#27,740 in US
American/Basque origin
"son of Zavier; new house, bright"
#27,812 in US
Old Norse origin
"shield wolf"
#27,964 in US
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About the Name Degen
Degen is a boy name .
Degen is currently ranked #27,881 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Degen include Deg, Dey, and Degie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis