Kegan

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Pronounced KEE-gən /ˈki.ɡən/High

Meaning: Spelling of Keegan — from Irish Mac Aodhagain, 'descendant of Aodhagan' (little Aodh, 'fire')Medium

In 30 seconds: Little fire, Irish-style: Kegan spells Keegan — 'descendant of little Aodh (fire)'. Spirited, friendly, and strong.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningSpelling of Keegan — from Irish Mac Aodhagain, 'descendant of Aodhagan' (little Aodh, 'fire')

U.S. rank (2025)#5726 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,848

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kegan is a spelling of Keegan — from Irish Mac Aodhagain, 'descendant of Aodhagan', a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire' (a fire-god). A spirited, friendly Irish surname-name.

It registers thinly beside Keegan. Rare, little-fire at the root, and spirited.

Did you know? Keegan comes from Irish Mac Aodhagain, 'son/descendant of Aodhagan' — a diminutive of Aodh, the fire-god; Kegan is a trimmed spelling, spirited and bright.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Keegan — root etymology

Variations

KeeganKeaganKegen

Nicknames

Keg

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Keegan— the standard spelling

Keagan— a fellow spelling

Teagan— a companion -eagan name

Reagan— another Irish -eagan name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kegan mean?

Kegan spells Keegan — Irish 'descendant of little Aodh (fire)'.

How do you pronounce Kegan?

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

Is Kegan a boy or girl name?

Kegan is a boy's name.

How popular is Kegan?

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