Kegan
Meaning
an anglicized spelling of Keegan, from Irish Mac Aodhagain, son of Aodhagan, a pet form of Aodh, fire
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kegan peaked in the 1990s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Kegan
Most people given the name Kegan in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kegan deep dive
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