Small shoe or sturdy
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Brógáin, which comes from the word 'bróg' meaning shoe, combined with a diminutive suffix. Historically, it may have referred to a maker of sturdy footwear or a person of small stature. It is also associated with Saint Brogan, an early Irish scribe and nephew of Saint Patrick.
About 34 boys were named Brogan in 2025.
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Scottish professional footballer
British skeleton racer
The same feel as Brogan — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
