Keegan vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keegan

Boy #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Keegan Rank #595

Jay Rank #397

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

Is Keegan or Jay more popular?

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

What do Keegan and Jay mean?

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

Are Keegan and Jay boy or girl names?

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