Bo vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bo

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#452
Total SSA Count
692
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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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

Bo Rank #452
Keegan Rank #595

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #595 for Keegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bo or Keegan more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Bo and Keegan mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Bo and Keegan boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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