Keegan vs Dax

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

Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#640
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Keegan Rank #595
Dax Rank #640

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 vs #640 for Dax.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keegan or Dax more popular?

Keegan is more popular, ranked #595 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Dax mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Keegan and Dax boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.

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