Tegen
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tegen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 32 babies have been named Tegen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tegen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,840 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,840
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Tegen is also used as a girl name, ranked #43240.
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Old French origin
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Old English origin
"bright meadow, shire clearing"
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Hebrew origin
"grace of God"
#28,899 in US
Greek Christophoros origin
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Old French origin
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Celtic origin
"painted, speckled"
#28,736 in US
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About the Name Tegen
Tegen is a boy name .
Is Tegen a boy or girl name? Tegen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,840 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #43,240. Tegen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tegen is currently ranked #28,840 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tegen include Teg, Tey, Teie, and Tegkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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