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At a Glance: Name: Keegan – Meaning: descendant of Aodhagán, a name meaning 'little fire' – Origin: Irish (Anglicized surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KEE-gun
Keegan is an Irish name, an Anglicized surname meaning 'descendant of Aodhagán,' and it's pronounced KEE-gun. You'll often see it said to simply mean 'little fire,' but that's not quite right: 'little fire' is the meaning behind Aodhagán itself (from Aodh, 'fire'), not Keegan directly. If you're drawn to the sound, it's worth knowing the name carries that lineage meaning rather than the fire meaning people usually repeat.
Meaning & Origin of Keegan
Meaning: Descendant of aodhagán, a name meaning 'little fire'.
Origin: Irish (Anglicized surname).
A common claim: Widely said to simply mean 'little fire' Actually: Keegan itself means 'descendant of Aodhagán'; 'little fire' is the meaning of Aodhagán (from Aodh, 'fire'), not of Keegan directly.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Keegan
Phonetic: KEE-gun IPA: /ˈkiːgən/
Popularity of Keegan
Keegan peaked at #222 in 2007, when 1,707 boys were given the name, and has since cooled to #594 in 2024 with 482 babies — based on Social Security data spanning 1965 to 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1965–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Keegan mean?
Descendant of aodhagán, a name meaning ‘little fire’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Keegan)
How do you pronounce Keegan?
Keegan is pronounced KEE-gun (IPA: /ˈkiːgən/).
Is Keegan a popular name right now?
Keegan peaked at #222 in 2007 and is ranked #594 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1965–2024.)
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