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Keegan

Boy name · 250 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Keegan: 250 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 17 births in 2019.

Keegan is an Irish surname turned first name, anglicised from the Gaelic Mac Aodhagáin, meaning “son of Aodhagán”—a diminutive of Aodh, the old Irish god of the underworld and word for “fire.” The name arrived in Scotland with Irish immigration and has steadily gained popularity since the 1990s. Notable bearers include comedian and actor Keegan-Michael Key, of the comedy duo Key & Peele, and professional golfer Keegan Bradley, a major champion. The name has no direct place connections, but its fiery root echoes in Scottish place-names like Auldearn. As an Anglicised surname, Keegan remains more common in the United States and Canada, but appears regularly on Scottish birth registers, especially in urban areas