Thinker, fiery, or ruler
Kagan has multiple possible etymologies. In Turkish and Mongolian traditions, it is a variant of Khagan, meaning 'ruler' or 'emperor'. It is also an Irish surname derived from Mac Aodhagáin, meaning 'son of Aodhagán', which relates to 'fire' or 'thought'.
Less common today
Kagan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,666 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A dhampir antagonist and powerful vampire king · BloodRayne
Canadian illustrator and comic book artist
