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Eoghann

Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Eoghann: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1981.

Rooted in Scottish and Irish Gaelic, Eoghann (pronounced YO-an or OH-an) is an ancient name most often derived from the Old Irish *Eógan*, meaning "born of the yew tree"—the yew being a symbol of longevity and rebirth in Celtic culture. The name also has links to the Greek *Eugenios* ("well-born") via the Latinised form Eugenius, giving it a dual heritage. In history, the most famous bearer is probably Eoghan O'Neill (c. 1590–1649), a celebrated Irish military leader of the Confederate Wars. The name travelled widely, turning into the anglicised forms Ewan and Owen, both popular in Scotland today. Actor Ewan McGregor brought modern glamour to the anglicised version, while Eoghann itself remains a distinctly Gaelic choice that connects a child to Scotland's medieval kings and clan chiefs.

Boy 3 of 52 years

Peak year
19813 babies
Latest (1997)
#4033 babies
Total births
9since 1981
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1981 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).