75%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈki.ɡən/ [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Mac Aodhagáin, which was derived from the given name Aodhagán, a double diminutive of Aodh. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantKegan PopularityDetails Last ranked #566 in 2021 England and Wales Last ranked #98 in 2001 New Zealand Last ranked #626 in 2023 United States People think this name isRate·Details modern youthful informal common strong strange comedic Categories anglicizations, figure skaters, fire, NBA players, rugby union Springboks, surnames