Keegan

Irish
"son of Egan"

Keegan Origin and Meaning

The name Keegan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "son of Egan".

Keegan is one of a clan of spirited Irish surnames starting with K and ending with 'n'--this one with the cheery double 'e' in the middle-- that are appealing to an increasing number of parents. It derives from Mac Aodhagáin, meaning "son (or descendant) of Aodhagán," a diminutive of the Irish name Aodh--pronounced Aye.

The related name Egan is another recommended possibility.

# 627 in the US

Keegan Rank in US Top 1000

# 819 on Nameberry

Keegan Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Keegan Popularity

Famous People Named Keegan

  • Keegan Phillip Allen
    American actor
  • Keegan
    Michael Key, American actor and comedian
  • Keegan Gerhard
    American pastry chef and TV host
  • Keegan Hansen Bradley
    American pro golfer
  • Keegan DeWitt
    American composer and actor
  • Keegan Messing
    Canadian figure skater
  • Keegan Rosenberry
    American soccer player
  • Keegan Joyce
    Australian singer
  • Keegan Hawk
    son of American pro skater Tony Hawk
  • Andrew Keegan (Heying)
    American actor

Keegan in Pop Culture

  • Keegan Baker
    character on British soap "EastEnders"
  • Keegan
    infamous mercenary played by Jason Momoa in movie "Bullet To The Head"
  • Keegan
    a main character in the novel 'Divine by Blood' (PC Cast)