Kane vs Keegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kane

Boy #432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"battle, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh Hawaiian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#432
Total SSA Count
731
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Kane Rank #432
Keegan Rank #595

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 vs #595 for Keegan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kane or Keegan more popular?

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Kane and Keegan mean?

Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Kane and Keegan boy or girl names?

Kane is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.

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