Little fire or thinker
Keigen is a modern variant of the Irish name Keegan, derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Aodhagáin. It translates to 'son of Aodhagán,' with Aodh meaning 'fire.' It is also occasionally associated with the German word 'eigen,' meaning 'own' or 'characteristic.'
Less common today
Keigen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,967 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
