Corigan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Corigan

What is the meaning of the name Corigan ?

The baby name Corigan is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KOR-ih-gan (IPA: /ˈkɔːrɪɡən/).

Corigan is Irish in Origin.

Corigan is a modern given name taken from the Irish surname Corrigan, an Anglicization of Ó Corragáin. The personal name Corragán combines corr, meaning "spear; pointed" (and sometimes "crane" in Irish), with the diminutive -án, yielding the widely cited meaning "little spear" or "spear-bearer."

Long established as a family name among Ulster lineages (notably Fermanagh and Monaghan), Corrigan moved into first-name use in the late 20th century through the surname-as-given-name trend in the English-speaking world. Corigan functions as a streamlined spelling and is used for both boys and girls, though it skews masculine. Variants and related forms include Corrigan (standard), O’Corrigan, and the Gaelic Ó Corragáin; informal short forms such as Cory/Cori or Rigan also occur. Note that Breton Korrigan - meaning "little dwarf/fairy" - is etymologically unrelated despite the similar look. Overall, Corigan blends Celtic heritage with contemporary style and a brisk, martial meaning.

⚙ Corigan does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.