Boy vs Kegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boy

Boy #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,506
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kegan

Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,396
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Boy Rank #4,506
Kegan Rank #4,396

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 vs #4506 for Boy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boy or Kegan more popular?

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 compared to Boy at #4506 in the United States.

What do Boy and Kegan mean?

Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin). Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Boy and Kegan boy or girl names?

Boy is primarily a boy name. Kegan is primarily a boy name.

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