Jay vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

Irish American British

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Jay Rank #397

Keegan Rank #595

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #595 for Keegan.

Is Jay or Keegan more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Jay and Keegan mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Jay and Keegan boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.