Kegan
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kegan: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2009.
Kegan is an anglicised form of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name *Aodhagán*, a diminutive of *Aodh*, meaning "fire" or "fiery one." It shares roots with the more common Keegan, and in some cases may also derive from the Welsh *Cai* or a variant of the Old English *Cyne-* (royal). While no globally famous bearers immediately spring to mind, the name has a modern, approachable feel, popular in Scotland and Ireland. The name’s fiery meaning connects it to the ancient Celtic god of the underworld, Aodh, and the Scottish place name Ayrshire shares a similar etymological root. Kegan is a less common variant of Keegan, offering a slightly softer sound while retaining the same spirited, energetic feel.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20093 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #6863 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y