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Keeghan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-gun /ˈkiː.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Keegan, from the Irish surname Mac Aodhagain, 'son of Aodhagan' — a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), giving 'little fiery one.' The doubled -ee is decorative; the root is Keegan.Low

In 30 seconds: A spirited respelling: Keeghan means 'little fiery one' (said 'KEE-gun'). Irish and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA modern respelling of Keegan, from the Irish surname Mac Aodhagain, 'son of Aodhagan' — a diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), giving 'little fiery one.' The doubled -ee is decorative; the root is Keegan.
U.S. rank (2019)#11480 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 354

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819922019

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

Keeghan is a variant spelling of Keegan, an Irish surname from Mac Aodhagain, 'son of Aodhagan,' a little-form of Aodh ('fire'), so 'little fiery one.' Spirited and Irish — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'KEE-gun').

It appears rarely, beside the common Keegan. Rare spelling, Irish, and spirited.

Did you know? Keeghan respells the Irish Keegan — from Mac Aodhagain, tied to Aodh ('fire'), 'little fiery one' — keeping its spark in a fresh spelling (said 'KEE-gun').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Keeghan — Keegan respelling; Irish 'little fiery one'

Variations

KeeganKeaganKeeghen

Nicknames

KeeKeeg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keeghan mean?

Keeghan is a modern respelling of Keegan, an Irish surname meaning 'little fiery one' (from Aodh, 'fire').

How do you pronounce Keeghan?

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

Is Keeghan a boy or girl name?

Here Keeghan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Keeghan?

Keeghan is an extremely rare spelling in the U.S.

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