Keegan
Keegan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkiɡən/
Meaning and origin of Keegan
Root meaning: “son of Aidan”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
- A male given name from Kalenjin.
- A surname from Kalenjin or transferred from the given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Irish Mac Aodhagáin (“son of Aidan”).
How popular is Keegan?
Since 1880, 3,805 girls and 38,519 boys in the U.S. have been named Keegan (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1348 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #222 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #621 for boys, with 497 babies given the name.
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Keegan FAQ
What does the name Keegan mean?
Keegan traces back to a root meaning "son of Aidan". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. A male given name from Kalenjin. A surname from Kalenjin or transferred from the given name. Borrowed from Irish Mac Aodhagáin (“son of Aidan”).
What is the origin of the name Keegan?
Keegan is listed as a name of Kalenjin origin.
How popular is the name Keegan?
Since 1880, 3,805 girls and 38,519 boys in the U.S. have been named Keegan (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1348 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #222 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #621 for boys, with 497 babies given the name.
Is Keegan a boy or girl name?
Keegan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,805 girls and 38,519 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.