Keegan
Meaning of Keegan
Keegan (pronounced KEE-guhn) bursts onto the scene like a Celtic reel spiked with a squeeze of limón. Rooted in the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin, he literally means “descendant of the little fiery one,” so there’s a spark in his DNA. That spark caught on fast in the U.S.—a slow simmer in the ’70s, a rolling boil in the 2000s, and now a steady, satisfying sizzle that keeps him uncommon without feeling exotic. Pop culture keeps fanning the flame: comedian Keegan-Michael Key sprinkles humor, golfer Keegan Bradley adds drive, and every fictional Keegan seems ready to high-five the world. With its crisp K, double-E brightness, and relaxed “gan” landing, the name feels as fresh as pico de gallo—familiar, flavorful, and just a bit daring. For parents wanting a boy’s name that marries Celtic fire with Latin flair, Keegan confidently whispers, “¡Vamos!” while lighting up the room.
Pronunciation
Irish Gaelic
- Pronunced as KEE-gan (/kiːɡən/)
Irish
- Pronunced as KEE-guhn (/kiːgən/)
American English
- Pronunced as KEE-guhn (/kiːɡən/)
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Notable People Named Keegan
| Keegan Messing is a retired Canadian-American figure skater who represented Canada in two Winter Olympics and won multiple national and international championships. |
| Keegan Murray is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings, selected fourth overall in the 2022 NBA draft and the twin brother of Kris Murray. |
| Keegan Brooksby is a professional Australian rules footballer who was South Adelaide's best and fairest in 2014 and played for Hawthorn in the AFL after being drafted by Gold Coast. |
| Keegan Connor Tracy is a Canadian actress, author, and director acclaimed for her roles in Beggars and Choosers, Final Destination 2, and White Noise. |
| Keegan Lee Akin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles who made his MLB debut in 2020. |
| Keegan Daniel O'Toole is an American wrestler who has won world championships in freestyle and is a two-time NCAA Division I national champion. |
| Keegan Lowe is a professional ice hockey defenceman for Växjö Lakers, drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes and the son of Kevin Lowe and Karen Percy. |
| Keegan Allen is an American actor best known for playing Toby Cavanaugh on Pretty Little Liars. |
| Keegan Darryl Petersen is a South African cricketer who made his international debut in 2021 after starting his domestic career in 2012. |
| Keegan Rhys Daniel is a South African rugby player who last played for the Sharks in Super Rugby, the Currie Cup, and the Rugby Challenge. |
| Keegan Kolesar is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger for the Vegas Golden Knights and a Stanley Cup champion, winning in 2023. |
| Keegan Swenson is an American cyclist who races in mountain bike and gravel events. |
| Keegan Smith is an American tennis player. |
| South African defender Keegan Ritchie last played for Maritzburg United in the Premier Division. |
| Keegan Phiri is a former Zambian football striker. |
