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Forest vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Forest Rank #725
Keegan Rank #595

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #725 for Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest or Keegan more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Forest and Keegan mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Forest and Keegan boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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