Keegan
Meaning of Keegan
Keegan is a masculine name of Irish origin, pronounced as KEE-guhn in English and Irish Gaelic. The name has also been seen in the variation of Kegan. In recent years, Keegan has gained popularity amongst parents choosing names for their newborns. Over the past five decades in the United States, it has experienced significant growth. For instance, in 1975, it was ranked at 1884 with only 25 occurrences; however, by 2016, it had climbed to rank 283 with a notable increase to 1293 occurrences. Although there was a slight dip in popularity over the following years, Keegan remains a popular choice among American families today. It's an excellent pick for parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name that carries both tradition and modernity.
Pronunciation
Irish Gaelic
- Pronunced as KEE-gan (/kiːɡən/)
Irish
- Pronunced as KEE-guhn (/kiːgən/)
American English
- Pronunced as KEE-guhn (/kiːɡən/)
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Notable People Named Keegan
| Keegan Messing is a Canadian-American retired figure skater who has competed at two Winter Olympic Games and achieved success at various international and national competitions. |
| Keegan Mitchell Murray is a professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings and was the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, and he is the twin brother of Kris Murray, who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. |
| Keegan Brooksby is a professional Australian rules footballer who has played for various clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL), including Hawthorn Football Club and Gold Coast. |
| Keegan Connor Tracy is a Canadian actress known for her roles in TV series such as Beggars and Choosers, Once Upon a Time, Bates Motel, and The Magicians. |
| Keegan Lee Akin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, making his MLB debut in 2020. |
| Keegan Daniel O'Toole is a successful American wrestler, known for his achievements in freestyle and folkstyle wrestling at both the collegiate and international levels. |
| Keegan Lowe is a professional ice hockey defenseman for Växjö Lakers in the Swedish Hockey League, and the son of former NHL player Kevin Lowe and Olympic medalist Karen Percy. |
| Keegan Phillip Allen is a multi-talented American actor, photographer, author, and musician, recognized for his portrayal of Toby Cavanaugh on the popular Freeform show Pretty Little Liars. |
| Keegan Darryl Petersen is a South African cricketer known for his right-handed batting and occasional wicket-keeping and leg break bowling, who made his international debut for the South Africa cricket team in June 2021. |
| Keegan Rhys Daniel is a former South African rugby union player known for his time with the Sharks in Super Rugby and the Currie Cup. |
| Keegan Kolesar is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger for the Vegas Golden Knights of the NHL. |
| Keegan Swenson is a renowned American mountain bike and gravel racing cyclist. |
| Keegan Smith is an American tennis player known for his skill and dedication to the sport. |
| Keegan Ritchie is a South African football player known for his role as a defender at Maritzburg United F.C. in the South African Premier Division. |
| Keegan Phiri is a retired Zambian football striker. |
