Keegan

The name Keegan is regarded as the English form of the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin. Aodhagan represents a pet form of the name Aodh.

What does the name Keegan mean?

Keegan, a masculine name, is considered the English variant of the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin. Aodhagan is a diminutive form of Aodh. Translated, the name means "the fiery one" or "the descendant of Aodhagàn" as well as "the son of Aodhagán." The origins of the name lie in the Old Irish word áed, which means "the fire." Related forms include Egan, Aedd, Aodhagan, and Aeden. Other derivations are Aidan, Aiden, Aydan, Ayden, Aden, Aayden, and Aaiden.

Where does the name Keegan come from?

The etymology of Keegan shows that it is a masculine first name with Old Irish origins, meaning "the descendant of Aodhagàn." The Old Irish term áed means "the fire." The languages are English and Irish.

How do you pronounce Keegan?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Keegan: The name has a two-syllable and smoothly flowing structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Kie-gan" [ˈkiːɡən], leading to a calm and even sound movement. The "gan" gives the ending a slight grounding, while the bright beginning remains intact. Thus, Keegan feels relaxed and inviting – sonorous, soft, and with a modern, Celtic-inspired touch.

Popularity

In Germany, Keegan is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common masculine names. Its best placement was in 2014, reaching 3,829th place. In the last ten years, Keegan has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,627th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,053rd.

Famous people

• John Keegan Casey (writer from Ireland)
• Keegan Allen (American actor ('Pretty Little Liars'))
• Keegan Bradley (American golfer)
• Keegan Brown (English darts player)
• Keegan Connor Tracy (Canadian actress)
• Keegan de Lancie (actor from America)
• Keegan Dewitt (American musician)
• Keegan Joyce (actor from Australia)
• Keegan McHargue (American artist)
• Keegan Meth (cricketer from Zimbabwe)
• Keegan Pereira (Indian footballer)
• Keegan-Michael Key (American actor)