Keegan vs Darius

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

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Darius Rank #746

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Darius more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Darius mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Keegan and Darius boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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