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Keegen

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Keegen is a boy’s name of Irish origin, meaning “An Anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Eoghan, meaning "son of Eoghan," a name meaning "born of fire."”, and peaked in popularity in 2006.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginIrish

What Keegen Means

An Anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Eoghan, meaning "son of Eoghan," a name meaning "born of fire."

The Story of Keegen

This name carries the spark of ancient fire, an Irish legacy passed down through generations.

Keegen is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Eoghan, meaning 'son of Eoghan.' The root name, Eoghan, is believed to mean 'born of fire.' This name first appeared in records in the 1990s.

You envision your son as someone with a strong, courageous spirit. Keegen is a name for a child who will be independent and fiercely loyal, carrying a warmth that ignites those around him.

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Numerology

3

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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

StrongCourageousIndependentLoyal

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Peak Year

#28 in 2006

Total Births

299

First Recorded

1995

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