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Keegan is a common name for males, though it's often used as a female name as well. In the past 10 years, this name has increased in popularity and is now found within the top 250 names in the United States.
Origin
The name is both Irish and English in origin, evolving from Mac Aodhagáin, a Gaelic surname that means "descendant of Aodhagán."
Meaning
Keegan retains the meaning of Aodhagáin, which is essentially "son of fire" or "fiery one." Some sources indicate that the name means "little fierce one," though the meaning of "fire" stems from the "aodh" root of the Gaelic name.
Pronunciation
Keegan is pronounced exactly as it looks, with an emphasis on the first syllable of the name.
Alternative
An alternative spelling to Keegan is Keagan, which is also pronounced the same. It may also be spelled as Kegan, Kagan, Keagen, Keegen and Keeghan.
Popularity
In 2008, the name Keegan ranked 222 out of 1,000 in the United States. This is an improvement from the ranking of 285 found in 2000.
Source:
Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Keegan
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