Draegan
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Draegan
The given name 'Draegan' is derived from the Gaelic word 'draig,' meaning 'dragon' or 'dragon-like,' and is likely a variant of the name 'Dracon,' which has its roots in the ancient Greek word 'drakon,' meaning 'dragon' or 'serpent.' The name 'Draegan' is associated with Scottish and Irish cultures, and its use can be linked to the medieval legend of Saint Draegan, a 7th-century Irish saint.
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Etymology
The given name 'Draegan' is derived from the Gaelic word 'draig,' meaning 'dragon' or 'dragon-like,' and is likely a variant of the name 'Dracon,' which has its roots in the ancient Greek word 'drakon,' meaning 'dragon' or 'serpent.' The name 'Draegan' is associated with Scottish and Irish cultures, and its use can be linked to the medieval legend of Saint Draegan, a 7th-century Irish saint.
Draegan currently ranks #12,723 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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