Keegan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Keegan

What is the meaning of the name Keegan ?

The baby name Keegan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkiːɡən/ (KEE-gən).

Keegan is Irish in Origin.

Keegan is an Anglicized Irish surname-turned-given name, from Gaelic Mac Aodhagáin, meaning “son/descendant of Aodhagán,” a diminutive of Aodh (“fire” or “fiery one”). Thus Keegan carries the sense of “little fire” or “descendant of the fiery one.” Pronounced KEE-guhn, it appears with spellings Keagan, Kegan, and Keighan; related forms include the surname Egan and the Irish Aodhagán (modern Aogán).

In medieval Ireland, the Mac Aodhagáin were a distinguished family of brehons and poets, and their surname evolved into Egan and Keegan under English influence. As a forename, Keegan rose in the late 20th century across the English-speaking world, especially in North America, where it is used for boys and, less commonly, girls. The name’s energy and modern sound aided its popularity, echoed by figures such as actor Keegan Allen, golfer Keegan Bradley, and actor-comedian Keegan-Michael Key. It offers a lively alternative to Aidan and Egan.