Black-haired or dark-skinned
Daegen is a modern variant of the Irish surname and given name Dagan or Deegan. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'dubh', meaning black or dark, often used historically to describe hair color or complexion. While rare, it fits the contemporary trend of two-syllable names ending in 'n'.
Less common today
Daegen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,461 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
