Little champion or spear
Carigan is a rare variant of the Irish surname Carrigan, which is an anglicized form of Ó Corragáin. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'corra' meaning spear, or 'coirre' meaning champion, combined with a diminutive suffix. In modern usage, it is often chosen for its rhythmic similarity to names like Reagan or Madigan.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Carigan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
