What does the name Keegan mean?

The name Keegan means "Descendant of the fiery one".

What is the origin of the name Keegan?

Keegan is a name of Irish origin.

In 2023, 482 babies were named Keegan in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Keegan is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 482 ↘

All-Time Total: 38,063

Peak Year: 2007

Keegan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic Mac Aodhagáin, meaning "son of Aodhagán." It has roots in the name Aodh, meaning "fire."

Boy names closely related to Keegan

Colton Griffin Jamison Bentley Carson Spencer Reid Lincoln

Girl names closely related to Keegan

Lillian Mckenna Lydia Makenna Willow Margaret Kinsley Rayna

Names with similar meaning to Keegan

Keagan

Births per year in the United States

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