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Kegan

KEE-gən

Popularity

#4365

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

4,069

Peak Year

#190 in 1992

First Recorded

1970

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Irish name, a variant of Keegan, derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Aodhagáin meaning 'son of Aodhagán'. Aodhagán is a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'fire'.

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KeegKage

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

KeegKage

Spelling Variations

KeeganKeagan

Similar Names

CadenAidanEthanDeclan

Personality Traits

EnergeticPassionateFriendlyOutgoing

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