Ari vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
805
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Keegan

Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#595
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ari Rank #400
Keegan Rank #595

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #595 for Keegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Keegan more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Ari and Keegan mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Ari and Keegan boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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