Kegan
k(e)-gan
US Popularity:12694
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Son of Aodhagán; Little fire
Kegan, a boy's name, is the Anglicized form of the Irish last name Mac Aodhagáin, which means "son of Aodhagán." Kegan, meanwhile, means "little fire," as a diminutive of the title Aodh. With this fiery name, encourage baby to find what they’re passionate about and embrace it with both hands. Kegan is an alternative spelling of Keegan, one of many Irish surnames that made the move into first-name territory.
How Popular Is The Name Kegan?
U.S. Births
Overall:Kegan is currently #12694 in U.S. births
Boy:Kegan is currently #6050 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#6050
in 2023
- 1913
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Kegan
Behind the Name, Kegan, October 2011
Behind the Name, Keegan, January 2022
Behind the Name, Aodh, April 2024
LibraryIreland, Mac Aodhagáin
LibraryIreland, AODH
Ancestry, Keegan Family History
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