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.

# 567 in the US

Keegan Rank in US Top 1000

# 806 on Nameberry

Keegan Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Keegan Popularity

Famous People Named Keegan

  • Keegan Phillip AllenAmerican actor
  • KeeganMichael Key, American actor and comedian
  • Keegan GerhardAmerican pastry chef and TV host
  • Keegan Hansen BradleyAmerican pro golfer
  • Keegan DeWittAmerican composer and actor
  • Keegan MessingCanadian figure skater
  • Keegan RosenberryAmerican soccer player
  • Keegan JoyceAustralian singer
  • Keegan Hawkson of American pro skater Tony Hawk
  • Andrew Keegan (Heying)American actor

Keegan in Pop Culture

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