Frederick vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

Irish American British

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Keegan Rank #595

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #595 for Keegan.

Is Frederick or Keegan more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Keegan mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Frederick and Keegan boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.