Popularity: 8695
Origin: Irish
Meaning: small flame or ardent
Kegan, a boy's name, is the anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin, which means "son of Aodhagán." Kegan, meanwhile, means "small flame" or "ardent." With this fiery name, encourage baby to find what he's passionate about and embrace it with both hands. Kegan is an alternative spelling of Keegan, one of many Irish surnames that made the move into first-name territory.