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.

Keegan Rank in US Top 1000

# 627 in the US

Keegan Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 784 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Keegan

• 627 US 2023
• 784 Nameberry 2025
• 119 Unisex 2023
• 409 Future 2028
• 568 England 2021

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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

The name 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)