US Popularity Rank: 12694

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Son of Aodhagán; Little fire

Kegan, a boy's name, is the Anglicized form of the Irish last name Mac Aodhagáin, which means "son of Aodhagán." Kegan, meanwhile, means "little fire," as a diminutive of the title Aodh. With this fiery name, encourage baby to find what they’re passionate about and embrace it with both hands. Kegan is an alternative spelling of Keegan, one of many Irish surnames that made the move into first-name territory.