Welsh girl name
Tegan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Tegan means fair, pretty. From the Welsh word teg, meaning fair, pretty or beautiful
Tegan comes from the Welsh word teg, meaning fair or pretty. It is a recent choice as a given name, with English-speaking parents often using the spelling Teagan, which also appears on this site. The Welsh form has a pleasant sound and an easy meaning. It has been used for girls in Wales since the twentieth century and has become better known abroad through musicians such as Tegan Quin of the duo Tegan and Sara. Tegan is a light, friendly name that is simple to say.
Variants of Tegan
TeaganTegenTeegan
Well-known people named Tegan
Tegan Quin.
Tegan popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Tegan ranked #527 in Ireland (6 babies) and #2,297 in the US (80 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tegan mean?
Tegan means "fair, pretty". From the Welsh word teg, meaning fair, pretty or beautiful.
How do you pronounce Tegan?
Tegan is pronounced TEE-gan.
What is the origin of Tegan?
Tegan is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh word teg, meaning fair, pretty or beautiful.