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Keigan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-gun /ˈki.gən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Keegan — from the Irish Mac Aodhagain, 'son/descendant of Egan (little fire)', connoting fieriness and spiritLow

In 30 seconds: A little fiery one; descendant of Egan: Keigan spells Keegan. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Keegan — from the Irish Mac Aodhagain, 'son/descendant of Egan (little fire)', connoting fieriness and spirit
U.S. rank (2024)#9409 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 922

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819872024

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

Keigan is a spelling of Keegan — from the Irish Mac Aodhagain, 'son/descendant of Egan (little fire)', connoting fieriness and spirit. A crisp, classic name (said 'KEE-gun').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Keegan. Rare in this form, a-little-fiery-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Keegan comes from the Irish Mac Aodhagain, 'descendant of Egan (little fire)', connoting fieriness — Keigan is a spelling, crisp and spirited (said 'KEE-gun').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Keegan — Irish etymology

Variations

KeeganKeganKeagan

Nicknames

Keig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keigan mean?

Keigan spells Keegan — Irish 'descendant of Egan (little fire)', connoting fieriness.

How do you pronounce Keigan?

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

Is Keigan a boy or girl name?

Keigan is a boy's name.

How popular is Keigan?

Keigan is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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