Keegan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Keegan \ke(e)-gan\ is pronounced KEE-gan. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "small flame; ardent". Historian John Keegan.

Keegan has 7 variant forms: Kagan, Kagen, Keagan, Keagen, Keegen, Keeghan and Kegan.

For more information, see also the related name Hugo.

Keegan is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Keegan. Click here to compare Keegan with related baby names.