The baby name Eoghann is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Irish/Scottish Gaelic: /ˈoːən/ (approx. OH-un). Anglicized: /ˈoʊən/ (OH-en, like 'Owen')..
Eoghann is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
The baby name Eoghann is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Irish/Scottish Gaelic: /ˈoːən/ (approx. OH-un). Anglicized: /ˈoʊən/ (OH-en, like 'Owen')..
Eoghann is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
Eoghann is a Scottish Gaelic variant of Eòghan, ultimately from Old Irish Eógan. Most scholars derive it from Old Irish eó “yew” + géin/gen “birth,” giving the meaning “born of the yew” or “yew-born,” a tree associated with longevity and resilience. Spellings and regional forms include Eoghan (Irish), Eòghan/Eòghann (Scottish), and Welsh Owain; common Anglicised variants are Ewan, Euan, Ewen, and Owen. Through long-standing confusion with Latin Eugenius, it is sometimes rendered as Eugene, yielding the folk meaning “well-born.”
The name is well attested in early medieval Gaelic society. Notable bearers include Eógan mac Néill, ancestor of the Cenél nEógain dynasty in Ireland, and the 13th‑century Scottish magnate Eòghann (Ewen) of Argyll. In Scotland the form gave rise to the popular Ewan/Euan, while in Ireland Eoghan remains widespread. Modern use of Eoghann preserves a distinctly Gaelic flavor with deep historical roots.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
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