Keegan vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keegan

Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

Irish American British

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Keegan Rank #595

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #595 for Keegan.

Is Keegan or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Keegan and Forrest mean?

Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Keegan and Forrest boy or girl names?

Keegan is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.