Kegan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Pearl; great and mighty
Origin: Welsh — a diminutive of Margaret, from Greek Margarites (pearl)
Popularity: Ranked #5726 in 2025 with 16 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Megan. Shares the meaning 'Pearl; great and mighty.'
Similar names: keegan, kaegan, keagan, keigan, kean, keana, keani, keanna
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kegan? About 1 in 208,031 babies born in 2025 were named Kegan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kegan
What does the name Kegan mean?
Kegan means “Pearl; great and mighty” from Welsh — a diminutive of Margaret, from Greek Margarites (pearl) roots.
What is the origin of the name Kegan?
Kegan has Welsh — a diminutive of Margaret, from Greek Margarites (pearl) origin. The traditional meaning is “Pearl; great and mighty”.
How popular is Kegan?
Kegan ranked #5608 in 2025 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Kegan most popular?
Kegan peaked in 1992 with 175 babies registered that year.
Is Kegan a boy or girl name?
Kegan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kegans in registered births are male.
Is the name Kegan rising or falling in popularity?
Kegan has fallen 2242 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3366 in 2020 to #5608 in 2025.
How long has Kegan been recorded?
Kegan appears in birth records across 52 years — from 1970 through 2025.