Keegan
Keegan is a boys' name of English origin meaning “descendant of the fiery one.” It ranked #621 in the United States in 2025. Keegan is the Anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Aodhagain, meaning 'descendant of the fiery one' (from 'Aodh,'…
how do you pronounce Keegan?
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what does Keegan mean?
The name Keegan means “descendant of the fiery one.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Keegan is the Anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Aodhagain, meaning 'descendant of the fiery one' (from 'Aodh,' the Celtic fire god). The name bridges Irish heritage with modern American naming trends. It has an energetic, youthful sound that has kept it in steady use since the 1980s.
where does the name Keegan come from?
Wikipedia describes Keegan as an Anglicisation of the Irish clan name Mac Aodhagáin, glossing it as son of Aodhagán. It doesn't translate Aodhagán further, so the fiery one/Aodh fire-god gloss given elsewhere isn't confirmed by this source.
the history of Keegan
Per Wikipedia, Keegan is most often given to boys in North America, though it has gradually become a unisex name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #621 |
| 2024 | #593 |
| 2023 | #627 |
| 2022 | #566 |
| 2021 | #492 |
| 2020 | #496 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Keegan?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Keegan?
- Keegan-Michael Key (American actor and comedian)
- Keegan Bradley (American professional golfer)
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what names go well with Keegan?
Sibling names that share Keegan's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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