Keegan
Keegan is a boys' name of Irish origin meaning “descendant of the fiery one.” It ranked #621 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Keegan?
KEE-gen
where does the name Keegan come from?
An anglicisation of the Irish clan name Mac Aodhagáin, son of Aodhagán.
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.
how popular is this name?
Keegan has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 47 years since 1979. It peaked at #222 in 2007, and ranked #621 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #621 |
| 2024 | #593 |
| 2023 | #627 |
| 2022 | #566 |
| 2021 | #492 |
| 2020 | #496 |
| 2019 | #425 |
| 2018 | #353 |
| 2017 | #309 |
| 2016 | #283 |
| 2010 | #246 |
| 2007 | #222 |
| 2000 | #285 |
| 1990 | #497 |
| 1980 | #841 |
| 1979 | #976 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Keegan fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Keegan
Keegan is most often given to boys in North America, though it has gradually become a unisex name.
who are famous people named Keegan?
- Keegan-Michael Key (American actor and comedian)
- Keegan Bradley (American professional golfer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Keegan?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Keegan?
what names go well with Keegan?
Sibling names that share Keegan's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Keegan
What does the name Keegan mean?
Keegan means “descendant of the fiery one”.
What is the origin of the name Keegan?
Keegan comes from the Irish naming tradition. Related forms include Kegan.
How popular is the name Keegan?
Keegan ranked #621 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2007, at #222, and it has spent 47 years in the top 1,000 since 1979.
Is Keegan a boy or girl name?
Keegan is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Keegan?
Keegan is pronounced KEE-gen, with 2 syllables.
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