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Kaegan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-gun /ˈkiː.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: Kaegan is a modern respelling of the Irish surname-name Keegan, from Mac Aodhagain, 'son of Aodhagan' — a pet form of Aodh, an old fire god's name, so often read as 'little fiery one'.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname-name with fire in its root: Keegan means 'little fiery one' (said 'KEE-gun'). Kaegan is a modern respelling.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningKaegan is a modern respelling of the Irish surname-name Keegan, from Mac Aodhagain, 'son of Aodhagan' — a pet form of Aodh, an old fire god's name, so often read as 'little fiery one'.
U.S. rank (2024)#13172 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 400

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kaegan respells Keegan, an anglicization of the Irish Mac Aodhagain — 'son of Aodhagan', itself a diminutive of Aodh, a name linked to fire. Keegan moved from surname to first name in the twentieth century, and modern families reshape the spelling for a fresher look (said 'KEE-gun').

This spelling appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., well behind Keegan. Rare, Irish, and warm.

Did you know? Behind Keegan sits Aodh, an old Irish name tied to fire — so Kaegan carries a small spark of that ancient meaning, 'little fiery one', in a fresh spelling (said 'KEE-gun').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Kaegan — Keegan respelling; Irish Mac Aodhagain, 'little fiery one'

Variations

KeeganKeganKeagan

Nicknames

KaeKeeg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaegan mean?

Kaegan respells Keegan, Irish for 'descendant of Aodhagan' — often read as 'little fiery one'.

How do you pronounce Kaegan?

It's said KEE-gun /ˈkiː.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaegan a boy or girl name?

Kaegan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kaegan?

Kaegan is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Keegan is far more common.

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